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H.R.7469

Finance and Financial Sector

James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of James Weldon Johnson, an influential writer, diplomat, educator, lawyer, and civil rights activist. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program, the Stanton College Preparatory School, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the James Weldon Johnson Foundation.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) James Weldon Johnson was born on June 17, 1871, in Jacksonville, Florida, to a Bahamian mother, Helen Louise Dillet, and African-American father, James Johnson. He had a younger brother, John Rosamund Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. (2) At the age of 16, James Weldon Johnson enrolled at Atlanta University, now Clark Atlanta University, a historically Black college, and graduated in 1894. (3) James Weldon Johnson returned to Jacksonville following his graduation, where he served as principal of the Stanton School. He expanded the school to include Florida's first high school for African Americans, which opened in 1898. (4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. (5) During this period, James Weldon Johnson was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1897. He became the first African American to pass the Florida Bar since the Reconstruction Era ended. (6) In 1899, James Weldon Johnson wrote the poem ``Lift Every Voice and Sing'' to honor Abraham Lincoln's birthday. His brother, John Rosamund Johnson, composed the music to turn it into a song. In 1919, the National Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designated the song as the ``Negro National Anthem''. (7) As part of the Great Migration, James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamund Johnson moved to Harlem, New York. They became composers for Broadway shows and later became integral figures of the Harlem Renaissance. (8) After winning the election, in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed James Weldon Johnson as U.S. Consul in Venezuela. In 1909, he was appointed as U.S. Consul in Nicaragua by President William Taft. (9) Following his diplomatic service, James Weldon Johnson became a field secretary for the NAACP in 1916. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. (10) James Weldon Johnson represented the NAACP as the chief Congressional lobbyist to encourage passage of the Representative Leonidas Dyer anti-lynching bill. This bill went on to pass the House of Representatives in 1922, but failed in the Senate due to the filibuster. (11) In 1930, after serving 10 years in the NAACP, James Weldon Johnson accepted an offer to become the Spence Chair of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee. (12) In 1934, James Weldon Johnson was hired as the first Black professor at New York University, where he taught Creative Literature and Education. (13) James Weldon Johnson was an accomplished novelist and poet. He released several poetry collections and novels, among his most popular pieces of literature were God's Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse and The Autobiography of an Ex- Colored Man. (14) James Weldon Johnson passed away suddenly in 1938. His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. (15) James Weldon Johnson's excellence revolutionized literature, music, education, politics, and law. His fearlessness to fight for equality created pathways for African Americans to proudly pursue their aspirations. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in recognition and celebration of James Weldon Johnson: (1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90-percent gold. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90-percent silver. (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (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 for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. (2) Designations and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the denomination of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2024''; 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 in consultation with the Commission of Fine Arts; 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 minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024. SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) 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 minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half-dollar 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 promptly paid as follows, for the purpose of strengthening educational outcomes for students, with a focus on students of color, and supporting social justice efforts: (1) 85 percent, divided equally between-- (A) the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program; (B) the Stanton College Preparatory School; and (C) the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). (2) 15 percent to the James Weldon Johnson Foundation. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. <all>

James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson.

James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act

Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr.

D

FL

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of James Weldon Johnson, an influential writer, diplomat, educator, lawyer, and civil rights activist. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program, the Stanton College Preparatory School, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the James Weldon Johnson Foundation.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. This Act may be cited as the ``James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. He had a younger brother, John Rosamund Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. (2) At the age of 16, James Weldon Johnson enrolled at Atlanta University, now Clark Atlanta University, a historically Black college, and graduated in 1894. (3) James Weldon Johnson returned to Jacksonville following his graduation, where he served as principal of the Stanton School. He expanded the school to include Florida's first high school for African Americans, which opened in 1898. In 1919, the National Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designated the song as the ``Negro National Anthem''. They became composers for Broadway shows and later became integral figures of the Harlem Renaissance. In 1909, he was appointed as U.S. Consul in Nicaragua by President William Taft. This bill went on to pass the House of Representatives in 1922, but failed in the Senate due to the filibuster. His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. His fearlessness to fight for equality created pathways for African Americans to proudly pursue their aspirations. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 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. DESIGN OF COINS. (2) Designations and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the denomination of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2024''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. 5. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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). (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. 7. SURCHARGES. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES.

This Act may be cited as the ``James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. He had a younger brother, John Rosamund Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. (2) At the age of 16, James Weldon Johnson enrolled at Atlanta University, now Clark Atlanta University, a historically Black college, and graduated in 1894. He expanded the school to include Florida's first high school for African Americans, which opened in 1898. In 1919, the National Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designated the song as the ``Negro National Anthem''. They became composers for Broadway shows and later became integral figures of the Harlem Renaissance. In 1909, he was appointed as U.S. Consul in Nicaragua by President William Taft. This bill went on to pass the House of Representatives in 1922, but failed in the Senate due to the filibuster. His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. 3. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 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. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. 5. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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). (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. 7. SURCHARGES. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. SEC. 8.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. This Act may be cited as the ``James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. He had a younger brother, John Rosamund Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. (2) At the age of 16, James Weldon Johnson enrolled at Atlanta University, now Clark Atlanta University, a historically Black college, and graduated in 1894. (3) James Weldon Johnson returned to Jacksonville following his graduation, where he served as principal of the Stanton School. He expanded the school to include Florida's first high school for African Americans, which opened in 1898. (5) During this period, James Weldon Johnson was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1897. (6) In 1899, James Weldon Johnson wrote the poem ``Lift Every Voice and Sing'' to honor Abraham Lincoln's birthday. In 1919, the National Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designated the song as the ``Negro National Anthem''. They became composers for Broadway shows and later became integral figures of the Harlem Renaissance. In 1909, he was appointed as U.S. Consul in Nicaragua by President William Taft. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. (10) James Weldon Johnson represented the NAACP as the chief Congressional lobbyist to encourage passage of the Representative Leonidas Dyer anti-lynching bill. This bill went on to pass the House of Representatives in 1922, but failed in the Senate due to the filibuster. (11) In 1930, after serving 10 years in the NAACP, James Weldon Johnson accepted an offer to become the Spence Chair of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee. (13) James Weldon Johnson was an accomplished novelist and poet. He released several poetry collections and novels, among his most popular pieces of literature were God's Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse and The Autobiography of an Ex- Colored Man. (14) James Weldon Johnson passed away suddenly in 1938. His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. (15) James Weldon Johnson's excellence revolutionized literature, music, education, politics, and law. His fearlessness to fight for equality created pathways for African Americans to proudly pursue their aspirations. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 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. DESIGN OF COINS. (2) Designations and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the denomination of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2024''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. 5. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. 7. SURCHARGES. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) James Weldon Johnson was born on June 17, 1871, in Jacksonville, Florida, to a Bahamian mother, Helen Louise Dillet, and African-American father, James Johnson. He had a younger brother, John Rosamund Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. (2) At the age of 16, James Weldon Johnson enrolled at Atlanta University, now Clark Atlanta University, a historically Black college, and graduated in 1894. (3) James Weldon Johnson returned to Jacksonville following his graduation, where he served as principal of the Stanton School. He expanded the school to include Florida's first high school for African Americans, which opened in 1898. (5) During this period, James Weldon Johnson was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1897. He became the first African American to pass the Florida Bar since the Reconstruction Era ended. (6) In 1899, James Weldon Johnson wrote the poem ``Lift Every Voice and Sing'' to honor Abraham Lincoln's birthday. In 1919, the National Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) designated the song as the ``Negro National Anthem''. They became composers for Broadway shows and later became integral figures of the Harlem Renaissance. (8) After winning the election, in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed James Weldon Johnson as U.S. Consul in Venezuela. In 1909, he was appointed as U.S. Consul in Nicaragua by President William Taft. (9) Following his diplomatic service, James Weldon Johnson became a field secretary for the NAACP in 1916. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. (10) James Weldon Johnson represented the NAACP as the chief Congressional lobbyist to encourage passage of the Representative Leonidas Dyer anti-lynching bill. This bill went on to pass the House of Representatives in 1922, but failed in the Senate due to the filibuster. (11) In 1930, after serving 10 years in the NAACP, James Weldon Johnson accepted an offer to become the Spence Chair of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee. (12) In 1934, James Weldon Johnson was hired as the first Black professor at New York University, where he taught Creative Literature and Education. (13) James Weldon Johnson was an accomplished novelist and poet. He released several poetry collections and novels, among his most popular pieces of literature were God's Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse and The Autobiography of an Ex- Colored Man. (14) James Weldon Johnson passed away suddenly in 1938. His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. (15) James Weldon Johnson's excellence revolutionized literature, music, education, politics, and law. His fearlessness to fight for equality created pathways for African Americans to proudly pursue their aspirations. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in recognition and celebration of James Weldon Johnson: (1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90-percent gold. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 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. DESIGN OF COINS. (2) Designations and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the denomination of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2024''; 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 in consultation with the Commission of Fine Arts; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. 7. SURCHARGES. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half-dollar 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 promptly paid as follows, for the purpose of strengthening educational outcomes for students, with a focus on students of color, and supporting social justice efforts: (1) 85 percent, divided equally between-- (A) the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program; (B) the Stanton College Preparatory School; and (C) the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. ( 4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. ( His brother, John Rosamund Johnson, composed the music to turn it into a song. 8) After winning the election, in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed James Weldon Johnson as U.S. Consul in Venezuela. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. ( (13) James Weldon Johnson was an accomplished novelist and poet. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in recognition and celebration of James Weldon Johnson: (1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90-percent gold. ( (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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). ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 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 promptly paid as follows, for the purpose of strengthening educational outcomes for students, with a focus on students of color, and supporting social justice efforts: (1) 85 percent, divided equally between-- (A) the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program; (B) the Stanton College Preparatory School; and (C) the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). ( The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. ( 4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. ( 9) Following his diplomatic service, James Weldon Johnson became a field secretary for the NAACP in 1916. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. ( 11) In 1930, after serving 10 years in the NAACP, James Weldon Johnson accepted an offer to become the Spence Chair of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee. ( His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. ( (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( c) 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. a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. ( 4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. ( 9) Following his diplomatic service, James Weldon Johnson became a field secretary for the NAACP in 1916. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. ( 11) In 1930, after serving 10 years in the NAACP, James Weldon Johnson accepted an offer to become the Spence Chair of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee. ( His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. ( (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( c) 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. a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. ( 4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. ( His brother, John Rosamund Johnson, composed the music to turn it into a song. 8) After winning the election, in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed James Weldon Johnson as U.S. Consul in Venezuela. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. ( (13) James Weldon Johnson was an accomplished novelist and poet. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in recognition and celebration of James Weldon Johnson: (1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90-percent gold. ( (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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). ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 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 promptly paid as follows, for the purpose of strengthening educational outcomes for students, with a focus on students of color, and supporting social justice efforts: (1) 85 percent, divided equally between-- (A) the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program; (B) the Stanton College Preparatory School; and (C) the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). ( The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. ( 4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. ( 9) Following his diplomatic service, James Weldon Johnson became a field secretary for the NAACP in 1916. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. ( 11) In 1930, after serving 10 years in the NAACP, James Weldon Johnson accepted an offer to become the Spence Chair of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee. ( His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. ( (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( c) 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. a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. ( 4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. ( His brother, John Rosamund Johnson, composed the music to turn it into a song. 8) After winning the election, in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed James Weldon Johnson as U.S. Consul in Venezuela. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. ( (13) James Weldon Johnson was an accomplished novelist and poet. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in recognition and celebration of James Weldon Johnson: (1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90-percent gold. ( (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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). ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 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 promptly paid as follows, for the purpose of strengthening educational outcomes for students, with a focus on students of color, and supporting social justice efforts: (1) 85 percent, divided equally between-- (A) the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program; (B) the Stanton College Preparatory School; and (C) the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). ( The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. ( 4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. ( 9) Following his diplomatic service, James Weldon Johnson became a field secretary for the NAACP in 1916. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. ( 11) In 1930, after serving 10 years in the NAACP, James Weldon Johnson accepted an offer to become the Spence Chair of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee. ( His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. ( (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( c) 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. a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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). ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. ( ( ( The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. His mother had a large influence on his interest in literature and music. ( 4) In 1895, James Weldon Johnson started the Daily American, Florida's first African-American newspaper. ( 9) Following his diplomatic service, James Weldon Johnson became a field secretary for the NAACP in 1916. In 1920, he became the first African-American executive secretary for the NAACP, where he helped increase membership, create new chapters, and organize civil rights movements across the country. ( 11) In 1930, after serving 10 years in the NAACP, James Weldon Johnson accepted an offer to become the Spence Chair of Creative Literature and Writing at Fisk University, a historically Black college in Nashville, Tennessee. ( His funeral was held in Harlem, New York, where over 2,000 people attended. ( (3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half- dollar coins which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( c) 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. a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of James Weldon Johnson. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of James Weldon Johnson. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price based upon 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). ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. ( ( ( The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.

H.R.3162

Housing and Community Development

Disaster Relief Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to report on the allocation and applicant approval rates of specified assistance programs related to disaster recovery.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Disaster Relief Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. HUD REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, after consultation with the Comptroller General of the United States, shall submit to the Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees of the House of Representatives and Banking Committee of the Senate a report that-- (1) describes and explains the methodology used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to allocate, to States, Tribes, Territories, and local governments, amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program; (2) addresses why the such methodology may result in allocations to States, Tribes, Territories, and local governments differing between appropriations; and (3) provides legislative and administrative recommendations for improving the consistency and timeliness of the allocation of amounts appropriated for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program. (b) Covered Provision.--The term ``covered provision'' means-- (1) Public Law 116-20; (2) the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017; (3) the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; (4) the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (5) the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (6) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017; (7) the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; (8) the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act; and (9) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. SEC. 3. FEMA REPORT. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to, and the rate of denial of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under such Act for-- (A) all individuals; (B) all individuals and households; (C) individuals with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (D) individuals and households with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (E) individuals with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (F) individuals and households with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (G) individuals with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (H) individuals and households with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (2) an explanation for any factors causing an increase in the rate of denial of individual assistance or individual and household assistance, if applicable. <all>

Disaster Relief Transparency Act

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes.

Disaster Relief Transparency Act

Rep. Rice, Tom

R

SC

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to report on the allocation and applicant approval rates of specified assistance programs related to disaster recovery.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Disaster Relief Transparency Act''. HUD REPORT. (b) Covered Provision.--The term ``covered provision'' means-- (1) Public Law 116-20; (2) the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017; (3) the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; (4) the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (5) the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (6) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017; (7) the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; (8) the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act; and (9) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. SEC. 3. FEMA REPORT. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to, and the rate of denial of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under such Act for-- (A) all individuals; (B) all individuals and households; (C) individuals with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (D) individuals and households with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (E) individuals with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (F) individuals and households with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (G) individuals with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (H) individuals and households with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (2) an explanation for any factors causing an increase in the rate of denial of individual assistance or individual and household assistance, if applicable.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (b) Covered Provision.--The term ``covered provision'' means-- (1) Public Law 116-20; (2) the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017; (3) the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; (4) the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (5) the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (6) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017; (7) the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; (8) the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act; and (9) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. SEC. 3. 5121 et seq.) to, and the rate of denial of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under such Act for-- (A) all individuals; (B) all individuals and households; (C) individuals with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (D) individuals and households with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (E) individuals with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (F) individuals and households with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (G) individuals with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (H) individuals and households with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (2) an explanation for any factors causing an increase in the rate of denial of individual assistance or individual and household assistance, if applicable.

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Disaster Relief Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. HUD REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, after consultation with the Comptroller General of the United States, shall submit to the Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees of the House of Representatives and Banking Committee of the Senate a report that-- (1) describes and explains the methodology used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to allocate, to States, Tribes, Territories, and local governments, amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program; (2) addresses why the such methodology may result in allocations to States, Tribes, Territories, and local governments differing between appropriations; and (3) provides legislative and administrative recommendations for improving the consistency and timeliness of the allocation of amounts appropriated for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program. (b) Covered Provision.--The term ``covered provision'' means-- (1) Public Law 116-20; (2) the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017; (3) the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; (4) the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (5) the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (6) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017; (7) the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; (8) the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act; and (9) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. SEC. 3. FEMA REPORT. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to, and the rate of denial of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under such Act for-- (A) all individuals; (B) all individuals and households; (C) individuals with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (D) individuals and households with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (E) individuals with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (F) individuals and households with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (G) individuals with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (H) individuals and households with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (2) an explanation for any factors causing an increase in the rate of denial of individual assistance or individual and household assistance, if applicable. <all>

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Disaster Relief Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. HUD REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, after consultation with the Comptroller General of the United States, shall submit to the Financial Services, Oversight and Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees of the House of Representatives and Banking Committee of the Senate a report that-- (1) describes and explains the methodology used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to allocate, to States, Tribes, Territories, and local governments, amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program; (2) addresses why the such methodology may result in allocations to States, Tribes, Territories, and local governments differing between appropriations; and (3) provides legislative and administrative recommendations for improving the consistency and timeliness of the allocation of amounts appropriated for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program. (b) Covered Provision.--The term ``covered provision'' means-- (1) Public Law 116-20; (2) the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017; (3) the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; (4) the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (5) the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017; (6) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017; (7) the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017; (8) the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act; and (9) the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. SEC. 3. FEMA REPORT. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) to, and the rate of denial of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under such Act for-- (A) all individuals; (B) all individuals and households; (C) individuals with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (D) individuals and households with an annual income under 75 percent of the National Median Household Income; (E) individuals with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (F) individuals and households with an annual income over 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; (G) individuals with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (H) individuals and households with an annual income between 75 percent and 125 percent of the National Median Household Income; and (2) an explanation for any factors causing an increase in the rate of denial of individual assistance or individual and household assistance, if applicable. <all>

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to the Congress a report that describes the methodology used to allocate amounts appropriated in covered provisions for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program and the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate a report describing, for each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2015-- (1) the average amount of individual assistance and individual and household assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)

H.R.2795

Crime and Law Enforcement

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. Section 434 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 242) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e)(6), by striking ``utilizing resources,'' and inserting ``developing and utilizing, in consultation with the Advisory Board established pursuant to subsection (g), resources''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections: ``(f) Web-Based Training Programs.--To enhance training opportunities, the Director of the Blue Campaign shall develop web- based interactive training videos that utilize a learning management system to provide online training opportunities that shall be made available to the following individuals: ``(1) Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers. ``(2) Non-Federal correction system personnel. ``(3) Such other individuals as the Director determines appropriate. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(B) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ``(C) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(D) The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(F) The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. ``(G) The Privacy Office. ``(H) Any other components or offices the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The duties of the Board's representatives. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(C) Identification of additional persons or entities that may be uniquely positioned to recognize signs of human trafficking and the development of materials for such persons. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) does not apply to-- ``(A) the Board; or ``(B) consultations under paragraph (2). ``(h) Consultation.--With regard to the development of programs under the Blue Campaign and the implementation of such programs, the Director is authorized to consult with State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and experts. Such consultation shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act

Rep. Meijer, Peter

R

MI

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its Blue Campaign, which coordinates DHS actions to identify and prevent human trafficking. The bill requires DHS to (1) provide web-based training for law enforcement and corrections personnel, and (2) establish an advisory board for the campaign.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. Section 434 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 242) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e)(6), by striking ``utilizing resources,'' and inserting ``developing and utilizing, in consultation with the Advisory Board established pursuant to subsection (g), resources''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections: ``(f) Web-Based Training Programs.--To enhance training opportunities, the Director of the Blue Campaign shall develop web- based interactive training videos that utilize a learning management system to provide online training opportunities that shall be made available to the following individuals: ``(1) Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers. ``(2) Non-Federal correction system personnel. ``(3) Such other individuals as the Director determines appropriate. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(B) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ``(C) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(D) The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(F) The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. ``(G) The Privacy Office. ``(H) Any other components or offices the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The duties of the Board's representatives. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(C) Identification of additional persons or entities that may be uniquely positioned to recognize signs of human trafficking and the development of materials for such persons. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) does not apply to-- ``(A) the Board; or ``(B) consultations under paragraph (2). ``(h) Consultation.--With regard to the development of programs under the Blue Campaign and the implementation of such programs, the Director is authorized to consult with State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and experts. Such consultation shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. 242) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e)(6), by striking ``utilizing resources,'' and inserting ``developing and utilizing, in consultation with the Advisory Board established pursuant to subsection (g), resources''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections: ``(f) Web-Based Training Programs.--To enhance training opportunities, the Director of the Blue Campaign shall develop web- based interactive training videos that utilize a learning management system to provide online training opportunities that shall be made available to the following individuals: ``(1) Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers. ``(3) Such other individuals as the Director determines appropriate. ``(B) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ``(D) The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(F) The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. ``(G) The Privacy Office. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The duties of the Board's representatives. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(C) Identification of additional persons or entities that may be uniquely positioned to recognize signs of human trafficking and the development of materials for such persons. App.) does not apply to-- ``(A) the Board; or ``(B) consultations under paragraph (2). ``(h) Consultation.--With regard to the development of programs under the Blue Campaign and the implementation of such programs, the Director is authorized to consult with State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and experts. Such consultation shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. Section 434 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 242) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e)(6), by striking ``utilizing resources,'' and inserting ``developing and utilizing, in consultation with the Advisory Board established pursuant to subsection (g), resources''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections: ``(f) Web-Based Training Programs.--To enhance training opportunities, the Director of the Blue Campaign shall develop web- based interactive training videos that utilize a learning management system to provide online training opportunities that shall be made available to the following individuals: ``(1) Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers. ``(2) Non-Federal correction system personnel. ``(3) Such other individuals as the Director determines appropriate. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(B) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ``(C) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(D) The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(F) The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. ``(G) The Privacy Office. ``(H) Any other components or offices the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The duties of the Board's representatives. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(C) Identification of additional persons or entities that may be uniquely positioned to recognize signs of human trafficking and the development of materials for such persons. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) does not apply to-- ``(A) the Board; or ``(B) consultations under paragraph (2). ``(h) Consultation.--With regard to the development of programs under the Blue Campaign and the implementation of such programs, the Director is authorized to consult with State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and experts. Such consultation shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. Section 434 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 242) is amended-- (1) in subsection (e)(6), by striking ``utilizing resources,'' and inserting ``developing and utilizing, in consultation with the Advisory Board established pursuant to subsection (g), resources''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsections: ``(f) Web-Based Training Programs.--To enhance training opportunities, the Director of the Blue Campaign shall develop web- based interactive training videos that utilize a learning management system to provide online training opportunities that shall be made available to the following individuals: ``(1) Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers. ``(2) Non-Federal correction system personnel. ``(3) Such other individuals as the Director determines appropriate. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(B) U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ``(C) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(D) The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(F) The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. ``(G) The Privacy Office. ``(H) Any other components or offices the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The duties of the Board's representatives. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(C) Identification of additional persons or entities that may be uniquely positioned to recognize signs of human trafficking and the development of materials for such persons. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) does not apply to-- ``(A) the Board; or ``(B) consultations under paragraph (2). ``(h) Consultation.--With regard to the development of programs under the Blue Campaign and the implementation of such programs, the Director is authorized to consult with State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector organizations, and experts. Such consultation shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN ENHANCEMENT. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(2) Charter.--The Secretary is authorized to issue a charter for the Board, and such charter shall specify the following: ``(A) The Board's mission, goals, and scope of its activities. ``(B) The development of effective awareness tools for distribution to Federal and non-Federal officials to identify and prevent instances of human trafficking. ``(4) Applicability.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. ``(g) Blue Campaign Advisory Board.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish within the Department a Blue Campaign Advisory Board and shall assign to such Board a representative from each of the following components: ``(A) The Transportation Security Administration. ``(E) The United States Secret Service. ``(C) The frequency of the Board's meetings. ``(3) Consultation.--The Director shall consult the Board established pursuant to paragraph (1) regarding the following: ``(A) Recruitment tactics used by human traffickers to inform the development of training and materials by the Blue Campaign. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

S.J.Res.5

Economics and Public Finance

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit. The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either house of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 5 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. ``Section 2. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 3. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 4. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax shall not become law unless approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress by a rollcall vote. ``Section 5. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide for such an increase by a rollcall vote. ``Section 6. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. ``Section 7. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 8. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. ``Section 9. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''. <all>

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit. The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either house of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 5 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. ``Section 2. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 3. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 4. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax shall not become law unless approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress by a rollcall vote. ``Section 5. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide for such an increase by a rollcall vote. ``Section 6. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. ``Section 7. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 8. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. ``Section 9. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 5 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. ``Section 2. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 3. ``Section 4. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax shall not become law unless approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress by a rollcall vote. ``Section 6. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. ``Section 7. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 8. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. ``Section 9. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 5 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. ``Section 2. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 3. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 4. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax shall not become law unless approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress by a rollcall vote. ``Section 5. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide for such an increase by a rollcall vote. ``Section 6. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. ``Section 7. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 8. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. ``Section 9. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 5 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Mr. Lee (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: ``Article-- ``Section 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year. ``Section 2. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 3. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. ``Section 4. Any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate of any tax shall not become law unless approved by two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress by a rollcall vote. ``Section 5. The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased, unless two-thirds of the whole number of each House of Congress shall provide for such an increase by a rollcall vote. ``Section 6. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. ``Section 7. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ``Section 8. Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States except those derived from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. ``Section 9. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. Any Member of Congress shall have standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this article, when authorized to do so by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either House of Congress. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. Total outlays shall not exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. The Congress may provide for suspension of the limitations imposed by section 1 or 2 of this article for any fiscal year for which two-thirds of the whole number of each House shall provide, by a rollcall vote, for a specific excess of outlays over receipts or over 18 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States for the calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. No court of the United States or of any State shall order any increase in revenue to enforce this article. Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States except those for repayment of debt principal. This article shall become effective beginning with the second fiscal year commencing after its ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.''.

H.R.3998

Crime and Law Enforcement

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act This bill establishes additional requirements for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Specifically, the bill requires the ATF to make a video recording of its process for evaluating and testing an item to determine if it is a firearm or ammunition.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Firearm Testing Act''. SEC. 2. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. Section 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Additional Responsibilities Regarding Examination and Testing of Firearms and Ammunition.-- ``(1) Video recording required.--The Bureau shall make a video recording of the entire process of the examination and testing by the Bureau of an item for the purpose of determining, pursuant to section 921(a)(3), 922(o), 922(p), or subsection (a)(3), (a)(4), (d), or (e) of section 925 of title 18, United States Code, or section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, whether the item is a firearm and if so, the type of firearm, or of determining pursuant to section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, whether the item is ammunition, and shall not edit or erase any recording made pursuant to this paragraph. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''. <all>

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes.

Fairness in Firearm Testing Act

Rep. Hice, Jody B.

R

GA

This bill establishes additional requirements for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Specifically, the bill requires the ATF to make a video recording of its process for evaluating and testing an item to determine if it is a firearm or ammunition.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Firearm Testing Act''. SEC. 2. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. Section 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Additional Responsibilities Regarding Examination and Testing of Firearms and Ammunition.-- ``(1) Video recording required.--The Bureau shall make a video recording of the entire process of the examination and testing by the Bureau of an item for the purpose of determining, pursuant to section 921(a)(3), 922(o), 922(p), or subsection (a)(3), (a)(4), (d), or (e) of section 925 of title 18, United States Code, or section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, whether the item is a firearm and if so, the type of firearm, or of determining pursuant to section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, whether the item is ammunition, and shall not edit or erase any recording made pursuant to this paragraph. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''. <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 ``Fairness in Firearm Testing Act''. SEC. 2. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. Section 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Additional Responsibilities Regarding Examination and Testing of Firearms and Ammunition.-- ``(1) Video recording required.--The Bureau shall make a video recording of the entire process of the examination and testing by the Bureau of an item for the purpose of determining, pursuant to section 921(a)(3), 922(o), 922(p), or subsection (a)(3), (a)(4), (d), or (e) of section 925 of title 18, United States Code, or section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, whether the item is a firearm and if so, the type of firearm, or of determining pursuant to section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, whether the item is ammunition, and shall not edit or erase any recording made pursuant to this paragraph. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Firearm Testing Act''. SEC. 2. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. Section 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Additional Responsibilities Regarding Examination and Testing of Firearms and Ammunition.-- ``(1) Video recording required.--The Bureau shall make a video recording of the entire process of the examination and testing by the Bureau of an item for the purpose of determining, pursuant to section 921(a)(3), 922(o), 922(p), or subsection (a)(3), (a)(4), (d), or (e) of section 925 of title 18, United States Code, or section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, whether the item is a firearm and if so, the type of firearm, or of determining pursuant to section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, whether the item is ammunition, and shall not edit or erase any recording made pursuant to this paragraph. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''. <all>

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness in Firearm Testing Act''. SEC. 2. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. Section 1111 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 531) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Additional Responsibilities Regarding Examination and Testing of Firearms and Ammunition.-- ``(1) Video recording required.--The Bureau shall make a video recording of the entire process of the examination and testing by the Bureau of an item for the purpose of determining, pursuant to section 921(a)(3), 922(o), 922(p), or subsection (a)(3), (a)(4), (d), or (e) of section 925 of title 18, United States Code, or section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, whether the item is a firearm and if so, the type of firearm, or of determining pursuant to section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, whether the item is ammunition, and shall not edit or erase any recording made pursuant to this paragraph. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''. <all>

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(3) Admissibility as evidence.--An item which the Bureau has determined is a firearm or a type of firearm or ammunition pursuant to any provision of law specified in paragraph (1) shall not be admissible as evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless-- ``(A) the Bureau has complied with paragraph (2) with respect to the item; or ``(B) such compliance has been waived, in writing, by the person against whom the item is offered as evidence.''.

To require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition, and for other purposes. VIDEO RECORDING OF EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES. ``(2) Availability.-- ``(A) To owners.--On request of a person who claims an ownership interest in an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1), the Bureau shall make available to the person, without charge, a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording. ``(B) To defendants.--The Bureau shall make available to a defendant in a criminal proceeding involving an item with respect to which a recording is made under paragraph (1) a digital video disc that contains a copy of the recording.

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Government Operations and Politics

Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act or the COST of Relocations Act This bill requires a federal agency seeking to relocate more than 5% of its employees or more than 100 employees to conduct and make public a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the proposed change. Specifically, the agency must conduct such analysis and submit it to the agency's office of inspector general for review and submission to Congress. The report must include

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different 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 ``Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act'' or the ``COST of Relocations Act''. SEC. 2. BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS ON CERTAIN RELOCATIONS. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. (2) Covered relocation.--The term ``covered relocation'' means-- (A) an administrative redelegation of function which, by itself or in conjunction with other related redelegations, involves replacing the existing positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the relevant Federal agency with new positions located outside the commuting area of those employees; (B) moving a Federal agency or any component of a Federal agency if the move, by itself or in conjunction with other related moves, involves moving the positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the Federal agency outside the commuting area of those employees or under the jurisdiction of another Federal agency; or (C) a combination of related redelegations and moves which together involve the positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the relevant Federal agency being moved to or replaced with new positions located outside the commuting area of those employees or moved under the jurisdiction of another Federal agency. (3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. (4) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given the term ``agency'' in section 902 of title 5, United States Code. (5) National capital region.--The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given the term in section 8702 of title 40, United States Code. (b) Requirement.--Except as provided in subsection (e), a Federal agency may not carry out a covered relocation unless, before any submission to the Office of Management and Budget or other reviewing entity regarding the relocation-- (1) the Federal agency-- (A) conducts a benefit-cost analysis on the covered relocation; and (B) submits to the Office of Inspector General of the Federal agency a report on the findings of the benefit-cost analysis and including such other information as the Office of Inspector General determines necessary for compliance with subsection (d); and (2) the Office of Inspector General of the Federal agency reviews the report and submits to Congress the report described in subsection (d). (c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. (2) Analysis report.-- (A) Contents.--The report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) shall include, at a minimum-- (i) the anticipated outcomes and improvements that will result from the proposed covered relocation, quantified in monetary or other appropriate measures to the extent practicable; (ii) an explanation of how the proposed covered relocation will result in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iii) the metrics for measuring whether the proposed covered relocation results in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iv) a detailed employee engagement plan; (v) a list of stakeholders; (vi) a timeline of past and future engagements with stakeholders regarding the proposed covered relocation; (vii) an assessment of how the proposed covered relocation may affect stakeholders-- (I) served by the positions affected by the covered relocation; and (II) in the destination Federal agency or region; (viii) a comprehensive strategy for accomplishing the proposed covered relocation that includes-- (I) staffing, resourcing, and financial needs; (II) an implementation timeline identifying milestones and the persons accountable for meeting those milestones; (III) a risk assessment; and (IV) a risk mitigation plan; (ix) an analysis of the effect the proposed covered relocation may have on the ability of the Federal agency to carry out the mission of the Federal agency during the covered relocation and thereafter; and (x) an assessment of the short- and long- term effects of the proposed covered relocation on the mission of the Federal agency. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (d) Inspector General Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which a Federal agency submits a report under subsection (b)(1)(B), the Office of Inspector General of that Federal agency shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the review conducted under subsection (b)(2), including-- (A) detailed descriptions of the data used in the benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1), including the types of data and the time periods covered by the data; (B) the conclusions of the benefit-cost analysis and the analysis underlying those conclusions; and (C) a comprehensive assessment of-- (i) the extent to which the Federal agency adhered to the guidance in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003, in conducting the benefit-cost analysis, including a determination whether that adherence is sufficient to justify the use of Federal funds for the covered relocation involved; and (ii) if the covered relocation involves moving positions from inside the National Capital Region to outside the National Capital Region, the extent to which real estate options in the National Capital Region were compared to those in the destination as part of that analysis. (2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (e) Other Requirements Not Abrogated.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to abrogate, reduce, or eliminate any requirements imposed by law pertaining to any relocation of a Federal agency or component of a Federal agency. <all>

COST of Relocations Act

A bill to require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes.

COST of Relocations Act Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris

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MD

This bill requires a federal agency seeking to relocate more than 5% of its employees or more than 100 employees to conduct and make public a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the proposed change. Specifically, the agency must conduct such analysis and submit it to the agency's office of inspector general for review and submission to Congress. The report must include

This Act may be cited as the ``Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act'' or the ``COST of Relocations Act''. 2. BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS ON CERTAIN RELOCATIONS. (3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. (5) National capital region.--The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given the term in section 8702 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Analysis report.-- (A) Contents.--The report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) shall include, at a minimum-- (i) the anticipated outcomes and improvements that will result from the proposed covered relocation, quantified in monetary or other appropriate measures to the extent practicable; (ii) an explanation of how the proposed covered relocation will result in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iii) the metrics for measuring whether the proposed covered relocation results in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iv) a detailed employee engagement plan; (v) a list of stakeholders; (vi) a timeline of past and future engagements with stakeholders regarding the proposed covered relocation; (vii) an assessment of how the proposed covered relocation may affect stakeholders-- (I) served by the positions affected by the covered relocation; and (II) in the destination Federal agency or region; (viii) a comprehensive strategy for accomplishing the proposed covered relocation that includes-- (I) staffing, resourcing, and financial needs; (II) an implementation timeline identifying milestones and the persons accountable for meeting those milestones; (III) a risk assessment; and (IV) a risk mitigation plan; (ix) an analysis of the effect the proposed covered relocation may have on the ability of the Federal agency to carry out the mission of the Federal agency during the covered relocation and thereafter; and (x) an assessment of the short- and long- term effects of the proposed covered relocation on the mission of the Federal agency. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report.

2. BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS ON CERTAIN RELOCATIONS. (3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. (5) National capital region.--The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given the term in section 8702 of title 40, United States Code. (2) Analysis report.-- (A) Contents.--The report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) shall include, at a minimum-- (i) the anticipated outcomes and improvements that will result from the proposed covered relocation, quantified in monetary or other appropriate measures to the extent practicable; (ii) an explanation of how the proposed covered relocation will result in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iii) the metrics for measuring whether the proposed covered relocation results in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iv) a detailed employee engagement plan; (v) a list of stakeholders; (vi) a timeline of past and future engagements with stakeholders regarding the proposed covered relocation; (vii) an assessment of how the proposed covered relocation may affect stakeholders-- (I) served by the positions affected by the covered relocation; and (II) in the destination Federal agency or region; (viii) a comprehensive strategy for accomplishing the proposed covered relocation that includes-- (I) staffing, resourcing, and financial needs; (II) an implementation timeline identifying milestones and the persons accountable for meeting those milestones; (III) a risk assessment; and (IV) a risk mitigation plan; (ix) an analysis of the effect the proposed covered relocation may have on the ability of the Federal agency to carry out the mission of the Federal agency during the covered relocation and thereafter; and (x) an assessment of the short- and long- term effects of the proposed covered relocation on the mission of the Federal agency. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report.

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 ``Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act'' or the ``COST of Relocations Act''. SEC. 2. BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS ON CERTAIN RELOCATIONS. (2) Covered relocation.--The term ``covered relocation'' means-- (A) an administrative redelegation of function which, by itself or in conjunction with other related redelegations, involves replacing the existing positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the relevant Federal agency with new positions located outside the commuting area of those employees; (B) moving a Federal agency or any component of a Federal agency if the move, by itself or in conjunction with other related moves, involves moving the positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the Federal agency outside the commuting area of those employees or under the jurisdiction of another Federal agency; or (C) a combination of related redelegations and moves which together involve the positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the relevant Federal agency being moved to or replaced with new positions located outside the commuting area of those employees or moved under the jurisdiction of another Federal agency. (3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. (5) National capital region.--The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given the term in section 8702 of title 40, United States Code. (c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. (2) Analysis report.-- (A) Contents.--The report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) shall include, at a minimum-- (i) the anticipated outcomes and improvements that will result from the proposed covered relocation, quantified in monetary or other appropriate measures to the extent practicable; (ii) an explanation of how the proposed covered relocation will result in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iii) the metrics for measuring whether the proposed covered relocation results in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iv) a detailed employee engagement plan; (v) a list of stakeholders; (vi) a timeline of past and future engagements with stakeholders regarding the proposed covered relocation; (vii) an assessment of how the proposed covered relocation may affect stakeholders-- (I) served by the positions affected by the covered relocation; and (II) in the destination Federal agency or region; (viii) a comprehensive strategy for accomplishing the proposed covered relocation that includes-- (I) staffing, resourcing, and financial needs; (II) an implementation timeline identifying milestones and the persons accountable for meeting those milestones; (III) a risk assessment; and (IV) a risk mitigation plan; (ix) an analysis of the effect the proposed covered relocation may have on the ability of the Federal agency to carry out the mission of the Federal agency during the covered relocation and thereafter; and (x) an assessment of the short- and long- term effects of the proposed covered relocation on the mission of the Federal agency. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (e) Other Requirements Not Abrogated.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to abrogate, reduce, or eliminate any requirements imposed by law pertaining to any relocation of a Federal agency or component of a Federal agency.

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different 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. This Act may be cited as the ``Congressional Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act'' or the ``COST of Relocations Act''. SEC. 2. BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS ON CERTAIN RELOCATIONS. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. (2) Covered relocation.--The term ``covered relocation'' means-- (A) an administrative redelegation of function which, by itself or in conjunction with other related redelegations, involves replacing the existing positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the relevant Federal agency with new positions located outside the commuting area of those employees; (B) moving a Federal agency or any component of a Federal agency if the move, by itself or in conjunction with other related moves, involves moving the positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the Federal agency outside the commuting area of those employees or under the jurisdiction of another Federal agency; or (C) a combination of related redelegations and moves which together involve the positions of more than the lesser of 5 percent or 100 of the employees of the relevant Federal agency being moved to or replaced with new positions located outside the commuting area of those employees or moved under the jurisdiction of another Federal agency. (3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. (5) National capital region.--The term ``National Capital Region'' has the meaning given the term in section 8702 of title 40, United States Code. (c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. (2) Analysis report.-- (A) Contents.--The report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) shall include, at a minimum-- (i) the anticipated outcomes and improvements that will result from the proposed covered relocation, quantified in monetary or other appropriate measures to the extent practicable; (ii) an explanation of how the proposed covered relocation will result in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iii) the metrics for measuring whether the proposed covered relocation results in the anticipated outcomes and improvements; (iv) a detailed employee engagement plan; (v) a list of stakeholders; (vi) a timeline of past and future engagements with stakeholders regarding the proposed covered relocation; (vii) an assessment of how the proposed covered relocation may affect stakeholders-- (I) served by the positions affected by the covered relocation; and (II) in the destination Federal agency or region; (viii) a comprehensive strategy for accomplishing the proposed covered relocation that includes-- (I) staffing, resourcing, and financial needs; (II) an implementation timeline identifying milestones and the persons accountable for meeting those milestones; (III) a risk assessment; and (IV) a risk mitigation plan; (ix) an analysis of the effect the proposed covered relocation may have on the ability of the Federal agency to carry out the mission of the Federal agency during the covered relocation and thereafter; and (x) an assessment of the short- and long- term effects of the proposed covered relocation on the mission of the Federal agency. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (d) Inspector General Report to Congress.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which a Federal agency submits a report under subsection (b)(1)(B), the Office of Inspector General of that Federal agency shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the review conducted under subsection (b)(2), including-- (A) detailed descriptions of the data used in the benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1), including the types of data and the time periods covered by the data; (B) the conclusions of the benefit-cost analysis and the analysis underlying those conclusions; and (C) a comprehensive assessment of-- (i) the extent to which the Federal agency adhered to the guidance in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003, in conducting the benefit-cost analysis, including a determination whether that adherence is sufficient to justify the use of Federal funds for the covered relocation involved; and (ii) if the covered relocation involves moving positions from inside the National Capital Region to outside the National Capital Region, the extent to which real estate options in the National Capital Region were compared to those in the destination as part of that analysis. (B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (e) Other Requirements Not Abrogated.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to abrogate, reduce, or eliminate any requirements imposed by law pertaining to any relocation of a Federal agency or component of a Federal agency.

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. 3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. ( 4) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given the term ``agency'' in section 902 of title 5, United States Code. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. 2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. 2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. 3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. ( 4) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given the term ``agency'' in section 902 of title 5, United States Code. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. 2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. 3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. ( 4) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given the term ``agency'' in section 902 of title 5, United States Code. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. 2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. 3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. ( 4) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given the term ``agency'' in section 902 of title 5, United States Code. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. 2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

To require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Administrative redelegation of function.--The term ``administrative redelegation of function'' means a Federal agency establishing new positions within the Federal agency that replace existing positions within the Federal agency and perform the functions of the positions replaced. 3) Employee.--The term ``employee'' means an employee or officer of a Federal agency. ( 4) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' has the meaning given the term ``agency'' in section 902 of title 5, United States Code. ( c) Benefit-Cost Analysis.-- (1) In general.--The benefit-cost analysis described in subsection (b)(1) shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the economic and social science principles articulated in the guidance applicable to relocations in the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-4, as in effect on September 17, 2003. (B) Publication.--A Federal agency shall make publicly available the report described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in a form that excludes any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. (2) Exclusions.-- (A) In general.--The Office of Inspector General of a Federal agency shall exclude from any report described in this subsection any proprietary information or trade secrets of any person and other confidential information. ( B) Explanation and description required.--For each exclusion under subparagraph (A), the Office of Inspector General shall include-- (i) an explanation of the reason for the exclusion; and (ii) a description of the information excluded in an appropriate location in the relevant report. (

H.R.2720

Government Operations and Politics

Make PPE in America Act This bill requires procurement contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be long-term and for domestically manufactured PPE. Specifically, contracts entered into by the Departments of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Defense, Education, or Veterans Affairs for the procurement of PPE must be for a duration of at least three years, including a base period and all option periods, to incentivize investment in the production of PPE, and materials and components of PPE, in the United States. The bill provides exceptions (1) where a nonavailability determination has been made, (2) where a sufficient quantity of a satisfactory quality cannot be procured as and when needed at U.S. market prices, and (3) where the department certifies every 120 days that it is necessary to procure PPE under alternate procedures to respond to the immediate needs of a public health emergency. Such departments may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile any excess PPE acquired under a contract.

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make PPE in America Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of the United States supply chains for, and lack of domestic production of, personal protective equipment (PPE). (2) The United States requires a robust, secure, and wholly domestic PPE supply chain to safeguard public health and national security. (3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. (4) In order to foster a domestic PPE supply chain, United States industry needs a strong and consistent demand signal from the Federal Government providing the necessary certainty to expand production capacity investment in the United States. (5) In order to effectively incentivize investment in the United States and the re-shoring of manufacturing, long-term contracts must be no shorter than three years in duration. (6) The United States needs a long-term investment strategy for the domestic production of PPE items critical to the United States national response to a public health crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. (4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. (b) Contract Requirements.--Beginning 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, in order to ensure the sustainment and expansion of personal protective equipment manufacturing in the United States and meet the needs of the current pandemic response, any contract for the procurement of personal protective equipment entered into by a covered Secretary, or a covered Secretary's designee, shall-- (1) be issued for a duration of at least 3 years, including a base period and all option periods, to incentivize investment in the production of personal protective equipment and the materials and components thereof in the United States; and (2) be for personal protective equipment that-- (A) is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States; and (B) when assembled outside the United States, contains only materials and components that are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. (c) Availability Exception.--Paragraph (2) of subsection (b) shall not apply to an item of personal protective equipment, or component or material thereof-- (1) that is, or that includes, a material listed in section 25.104 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation as one for which a non-availability determination has been made; (2) as to which the covered Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of a satisfactory quality that is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States cannot be procured as, and when, needed at United States market prices; or (3) if, after maximizing to the extent feasible sources consistent with subsection (b), the covered Secretary certifies every 120 days that it is necessary to procure personal protective equipment under alternate procedures to respond to the immediate needs of a public health emergency. (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (B) An estimate of long-term demand quantities for all PPE items procured by the United States. (C) Recommendations for congressional action required to implement the United States Government's procurement strategy. (D) A determination whether all notifications, amendments, and other necessary actions have been completed to bring the United States existing international obligations into conformity with the statutory requirements of this Act. (e) Authorization of Transfer of Equipment.--A covered Secretary may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile established under section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b) any excess personal protective equipment acquired under a contract executed pursuant to subsection (b). (f) Compliance With International Agreements.--This Act shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements. <all>

Make PPE in America Act

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes.

Make PPE in America Act

Rep. Budd, Ted

R

NC

This bill requires procurement contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be long-term and for domestically manufactured PPE. Specifically, contracts entered into by the Departments of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Defense, Education, or Veterans Affairs for the procurement of PPE must be for a duration of at least three years, including a base period and all option periods, to incentivize investment in the production of PPE, and materials and components of PPE, in the United States. The bill provides exceptions (1) where a nonavailability determination has been made, (2) where a sufficient quantity of a satisfactory quality cannot be procured as and when needed at U.S. market prices, and (3) where the department certifies every 120 days that it is necessary to procure PPE under alternate procedures to respond to the immediate needs of a public health emergency. Such departments may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile any excess PPE acquired under a contract.

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make PPE in America Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. (5) In order to effectively incentivize investment in the United States and the re-shoring of manufacturing, long-term contracts must be no shorter than three years in duration. (6) The United States needs a long-term investment strategy for the domestic production of PPE items critical to the United States national response to a public health crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. (4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. (c) Availability Exception.--Paragraph (2) of subsection (b) shall not apply to an item of personal protective equipment, or component or material thereof-- (1) that is, or that includes, a material listed in section 25.104 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation as one for which a non-availability determination has been made; (2) as to which the covered Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of a satisfactory quality that is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States cannot be procured as, and when, needed at United States market prices; or (3) if, after maximizing to the extent feasible sources consistent with subsection (b), the covered Secretary certifies every 120 days that it is necessary to procure personal protective equipment under alternate procedures to respond to the immediate needs of a public health emergency. (C) Recommendations for congressional action required to implement the United States Government's procurement strategy. (f) Compliance With International Agreements.--This Act shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements.

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Make PPE in America Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (5) In order to effectively incentivize investment in the United States and the re-shoring of manufacturing, long-term contracts must be no shorter than three years in duration. (6) The United States needs a long-term investment strategy for the domestic production of PPE items critical to the United States national response to a public health crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. (C) Recommendations for congressional action required to implement the United States Government's procurement strategy. (f) Compliance With International Agreements.--This Act shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements.

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make PPE in America Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The United States requires a robust, secure, and wholly domestic PPE supply chain to safeguard public health and national security. (3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. (4) In order to foster a domestic PPE supply chain, United States industry needs a strong and consistent demand signal from the Federal Government providing the necessary certainty to expand production capacity investment in the United States. (5) In order to effectively incentivize investment in the United States and the re-shoring of manufacturing, long-term contracts must be no shorter than three years in duration. (6) The United States needs a long-term investment strategy for the domestic production of PPE items critical to the United States national response to a public health crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. (4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. (c) Availability Exception.--Paragraph (2) of subsection (b) shall not apply to an item of personal protective equipment, or component or material thereof-- (1) that is, or that includes, a material listed in section 25.104 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation as one for which a non-availability determination has been made; (2) as to which the covered Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of a satisfactory quality that is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States cannot be procured as, and when, needed at United States market prices; or (3) if, after maximizing to the extent feasible sources consistent with subsection (b), the covered Secretary certifies every 120 days that it is necessary to procure personal protective equipment under alternate procedures to respond to the immediate needs of a public health emergency. (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. (C) Recommendations for congressional action required to implement the United States Government's procurement strategy. (D) A determination whether all notifications, amendments, and other necessary actions have been completed to bring the United States existing international obligations into conformity with the statutory requirements of this Act. (e) Authorization of Transfer of Equipment.--A covered Secretary may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile established under section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b) any excess personal protective equipment acquired under a contract executed pursuant to subsection (b). (f) Compliance With International Agreements.--This Act shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements.

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make PPE in America Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of the United States supply chains for, and lack of domestic production of, personal protective equipment (PPE). (2) The United States requires a robust, secure, and wholly domestic PPE supply chain to safeguard public health and national security. (3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. (4) In order to foster a domestic PPE supply chain, United States industry needs a strong and consistent demand signal from the Federal Government providing the necessary certainty to expand production capacity investment in the United States. (5) In order to effectively incentivize investment in the United States and the re-shoring of manufacturing, long-term contracts must be no shorter than three years in duration. (6) The United States needs a long-term investment strategy for the domestic production of PPE items critical to the United States national response to a public health crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic. SEC. 3. REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. (4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. (b) Contract Requirements.--Beginning 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, in order to ensure the sustainment and expansion of personal protective equipment manufacturing in the United States and meet the needs of the current pandemic response, any contract for the procurement of personal protective equipment entered into by a covered Secretary, or a covered Secretary's designee, shall-- (1) be issued for a duration of at least 3 years, including a base period and all option periods, to incentivize investment in the production of personal protective equipment and the materials and components thereof in the United States; and (2) be for personal protective equipment that-- (A) is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States; and (B) when assembled outside the United States, contains only materials and components that are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. (c) Availability Exception.--Paragraph (2) of subsection (b) shall not apply to an item of personal protective equipment, or component or material thereof-- (1) that is, or that includes, a material listed in section 25.104 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation as one for which a non-availability determination has been made; (2) as to which the covered Secretary determines that a sufficient quantity of a satisfactory quality that is grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States cannot be procured as, and when, needed at United States market prices; or (3) if, after maximizing to the extent feasible sources consistent with subsection (b), the covered Secretary certifies every 120 days that it is necessary to procure personal protective equipment under alternate procedures to respond to the immediate needs of a public health emergency. (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (B) An estimate of long-term demand quantities for all PPE items procured by the United States. (C) Recommendations for congressional action required to implement the United States Government's procurement strategy. (D) A determination whether all notifications, amendments, and other necessary actions have been completed to bring the United States existing international obligations into conformity with the statutory requirements of this Act. (e) Authorization of Transfer of Equipment.--A covered Secretary may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile established under section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b) any excess personal protective equipment acquired under a contract executed pursuant to subsection (b). (f) Compliance With International Agreements.--This Act shall be applied in a manner consistent with United States obligations under international agreements. <all>

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 4) In order to foster a domestic PPE supply chain, United States industry needs a strong and consistent demand signal from the Federal Government providing the necessary certainty to expand production capacity investment in the United States. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( 2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (B) An estimate of long-term demand quantities for all PPE items procured by the United States. ( e) Authorization of Transfer of Equipment.--A covered Secretary may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile established under section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b) any excess personal protective equipment acquired under a contract executed pursuant to subsection (b). (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. ( 4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. ( (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. ( 4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. ( (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 4) In order to foster a domestic PPE supply chain, United States industry needs a strong and consistent demand signal from the Federal Government providing the necessary certainty to expand production capacity investment in the United States. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( 2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (B) An estimate of long-term demand quantities for all PPE items procured by the United States. ( e) Authorization of Transfer of Equipment.--A covered Secretary may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile established under section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b) any excess personal protective equipment acquired under a contract executed pursuant to subsection (b). (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. ( 4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. ( (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 4) In order to foster a domestic PPE supply chain, United States industry needs a strong and consistent demand signal from the Federal Government providing the necessary certainty to expand production capacity investment in the United States. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( 2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (B) An estimate of long-term demand quantities for all PPE items procured by the United States. ( e) Authorization of Transfer of Equipment.--A covered Secretary may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile established under section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b) any excess personal protective equipment acquired under a contract executed pursuant to subsection (b). (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. ( 4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. ( (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 4) In order to foster a domestic PPE supply chain, United States industry needs a strong and consistent demand signal from the Federal Government providing the necessary certainty to expand production capacity investment in the United States. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( 2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (B) An estimate of long-term demand quantities for all PPE items procured by the United States. ( e) Authorization of Transfer of Equipment.--A covered Secretary may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile established under section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b) any excess personal protective equipment acquired under a contract executed pursuant to subsection (b). (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 3) Issuing a strategy that provides the government's anticipated needs over the next three years will enable suppliers to assess what changes, if any, are needed in their manufacturing capacity to meet expected demands. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( (3) Personal protective equipment; ppe.--The term ``personal protective equipment'' or ``PPE'' means surgical masks, respirator masks and powered air purifying respirators and required filters, face shields and protective eyewear, gloves, disposable and reusable surgical and isolation gowns, and head and foot coverings, or other gear or clothing used to protect an individual from the transmission of disease. ( 4) United states.--The term ``United States'' means the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States. ( (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (

To provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment, and for other purposes. 4) In order to foster a domestic PPE supply chain, United States industry needs a strong and consistent demand signal from the Federal Government providing the necessary certainty to expand production capacity investment in the United States. ( REQUIREMENT OF LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ( 2) Covered secretary.--The term ``covered Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the covered Secretaries, shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the appropriate congressional committees a report on the procurement of personal protective equipment. ( 2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) The United States long-term domestic procurement strategy for PPE produced in the United States, including strategies to incentiv-ize investment in and maintain United States supply chains for all PPE sufficient to meet the needs of the United States during a public health emergency. (B) An estimate of long-term demand quantities for all PPE items procured by the United States. ( e) Authorization of Transfer of Equipment.--A covered Secretary may transfer to the Strategic National Stockpile established under section 319F-2 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b) any excess personal protective equipment acquired under a contract executed pursuant to subsection (b). (

H.R.7003

Finance and Financial Sector

Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act This bill eases credit union membership requirements to allow more access for persons in underserved areas. A credit union must, however, submit a business and marketing plan to the National Credit Union Administration explaining the credit union's ability and intent to serve such population. The bill also excludes loans made to members in underserved areas from certain credit union limits on member business loans.

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved 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 ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 109 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1759) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by striking ``the field of membership category of which is described in subsection (b)(2),''; (B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) the Board determines that the local community, neighborhood, or rural district is an underserved area; and''; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``not later than 2 years after having such underserved area added to the credit union's charter,'' before ``the credit union''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Change of Field of Membership to Include Underserved Areas.-- ``(1) In general.--If an existing Federal credit union applies to the Board to alter or expand the field of membership of the credit union to serve an underserved area, the credit union shall submit a business and marketing plan with such application that explains the credit union's ability and intent to serve the population of the underserved area through the change in field of membership. ``(2) Report by credit union.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a Federal credit union's application described under paragraph (1) is approved, the credit union, as part of the ordinary course of the examination cycle and supervision process, shall submit a report to the Administration that includes-- ``(A) an estimate of the number of members of the credit union who are members by reason of the application; ``(B) a description of the types of financial services utilized by members of the credit union who are members by reason of the application; and ``(C) an update of the credit union's implementation of the business and marketing plan described under paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. SEC. 4. UNDERSERVED AREA DEFINED. Section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(10) The term `underserved area' means a geographic area consisting of one or more population census tracts or one or more counties, that encompass or are located within-- ``(A) an investment area, as defined under section 103(16) of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994; ``(B) groups of contiguous census tracts in which at least 85 percent individually qualify as low-income communities, as defined under section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(C) an area that is more than ten miles, as measured from each point along the area's perimeter, from the nearest branch of a depository institution (as defined under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act) or credit union.''. SEC. 5. REPORTS BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION. (a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). Union Calendar No. 265 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7003 [Report No. 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes.

Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act

Rep. Waters, Maxine

D

CA

This bill eases credit union membership requirements to allow more access for persons in underserved areas. A credit union must, however, submit a business and marketing plan to the National Credit Union Administration explaining the credit union's ability and intent to serve such population. The bill also excludes loans made to members in underserved areas from certain credit union limits on member business loans.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. 2. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. 1759) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by striking ``the field of membership category of which is described in subsection (b)(2),''; (B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) the Board determines that the local community, neighborhood, or rural district is an underserved area; and''; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``not later than 2 years after having such underserved area added to the credit union's charter,'' before ``the credit union''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Change of Field of Membership to Include Underserved Areas.-- ``(1) In general.--If an existing Federal credit union applies to the Board to alter or expand the field of membership of the credit union to serve an underserved area, the credit union shall submit a business and marketing plan with such application that explains the credit union's ability and intent to serve the population of the underserved area through the change in field of membership. 3. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. 4. UNDERSERVED AREA DEFINED. SEC. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. 2. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. 1759) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by striking ``the field of membership category of which is described in subsection (b)(2),''; (B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) the Board determines that the local community, neighborhood, or rural district is an underserved area; and''; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``not later than 2 years after having such underserved area added to the credit union's charter,'' before ``the credit union''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Change of Field of Membership to Include Underserved Areas.-- ``(1) In general.--If an existing Federal credit union applies to the Board to alter or expand the field of membership of the credit union to serve an underserved area, the credit union shall submit a business and marketing plan with such application that explains the credit union's ability and intent to serve the population of the underserved area through the change in field of membership. 3. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. 4. UNDERSERVED AREA DEFINED. SEC. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved 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 ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. 2. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 109 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1759) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by striking ``the field of membership category of which is described in subsection (b)(2),''; (B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) the Board determines that the local community, neighborhood, or rural district is an underserved area; and''; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``not later than 2 years after having such underserved area added to the credit union's charter,'' before ``the credit union''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Change of Field of Membership to Include Underserved Areas.-- ``(1) In general.--If an existing Federal credit union applies to the Board to alter or expand the field of membership of the credit union to serve an underserved area, the credit union shall submit a business and marketing plan with such application that explains the credit union's ability and intent to serve the population of the underserved area through the change in field of membership. ``(2) Report by credit union.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a Federal credit union's application described under paragraph (1) is approved, the credit union, as part of the ordinary course of the examination cycle and supervision process, shall submit a report to the Administration that includes-- ``(A) an estimate of the number of members of the credit union who are members by reason of the application; ``(B) a description of the types of financial services utilized by members of the credit union who are members by reason of the application; and ``(C) an update of the credit union's implementation of the business and marketing plan described under paragraph (1).''. 3. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. 4. UNDERSERVED AREA DEFINED. Section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(10) The term `underserved area' means a geographic area consisting of one or more population census tracts or one or more counties, that encompass or are located within-- ``(A) an investment area, as defined under section 103(16) of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994; ``(B) groups of contiguous census tracts in which at least 85 percent individually qualify as low-income communities, as defined under section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(C) an area that is more than ten miles, as measured from each point along the area's perimeter, from the nearest branch of a depository institution (as defined under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act) or credit union.''. SEC. 5. (a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). Union Calendar No. 265 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7003 [Report No. 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved 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 ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 109 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1759) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by striking ``the field of membership category of which is described in subsection (b)(2),''; (B) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) the Board determines that the local community, neighborhood, or rural district is an underserved area; and''; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``not later than 2 years after having such underserved area added to the credit union's charter,'' before ``the credit union''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Change of Field of Membership to Include Underserved Areas.-- ``(1) In general.--If an existing Federal credit union applies to the Board to alter or expand the field of membership of the credit union to serve an underserved area, the credit union shall submit a business and marketing plan with such application that explains the credit union's ability and intent to serve the population of the underserved area through the change in field of membership. ``(2) Report by credit union.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a Federal credit union's application described under paragraph (1) is approved, the credit union, as part of the ordinary course of the examination cycle and supervision process, shall submit a report to the Administration that includes-- ``(A) an estimate of the number of members of the credit union who are members by reason of the application; ``(B) a description of the types of financial services utilized by members of the credit union who are members by reason of the application; and ``(C) an update of the credit union's implementation of the business and marketing plan described under paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. SEC. 4. UNDERSERVED AREA DEFINED. Section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (8), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(10) The term `underserved area' means a geographic area consisting of one or more population census tracts or one or more counties, that encompass or are located within-- ``(A) an investment area, as defined under section 103(16) of the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994; ``(B) groups of contiguous census tracts in which at least 85 percent individually qualify as low-income communities, as defined under section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(C) an area that is more than ten miles, as measured from each point along the area's perimeter, from the nearest branch of a depository institution (as defined under section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act) or credit union.''. SEC. 5. REPORTS BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION. (a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). Union Calendar No. 265 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7003 [Report No. 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. REPORTS BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION. ( a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. REPORTS BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION. ( a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. REPORTS BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION. ( a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. REPORTS BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION. ( a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. CREDIT UNION SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the Federal Credit Union Act to permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act''. MEMBER BUSINESS LENDING IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. Section 107A(c)(1)(B) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1757a(c)(1)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``or'' at the end; (2) in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) that is made to a member or associated borrower that lives in or operates in an underserved area.''. REPORTS BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION. ( a) Initial Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, but no sooner than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the National Credit Union Administration shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act. (b) Update.--The National Credit Union Administration shall issue an updated report on the implementation of the amendments made by this Act to the committees described under subsection (a) on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the Administration issues the initial report under subsection (a). 117-351] _______________________________________________________________________

H.R.8710

Immigration

Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to periodically report to Congress information about any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who (1) were apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border, and (2) appear in the terrorist screening database maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes.

Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022

Rep. Nehls, Troy E.

R

TX

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to periodically report to Congress information about any non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who (1) were apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border, and (2) appear in the terrorist screening database maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report, subject to subsection (b), that contains the following with respect to each immediately preceding 90-day period: (1) Information relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol after unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is included within the terrorist screening database (as such term is defined in section 2101(10) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 621(10))) upon processing. (2) Information relating to the reason each such alien is included in such database. (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. (4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (b) Classification.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall, with respect to the matters considered pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of such subsection, be submitted in classified form. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. (

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit to Congress quarterly reports relating to the total numbers of aliens apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol unlawfully crossing the border whose identifying information is within the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes. REPORTS ON ALIENS INCLUDED IN TERRORIST SCREENING DATABASE APPREHENDED UNLAWFULLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES. ( (3) An identification of the country of national origin and citizenship of each such alien. ( 4) The current status of each such alien's detention, including, if applicable, information relating to the reason why any such alien has not, as of the time of the applicable report, been placed in removal proceedings. (

S.1163

International Affairs

American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act or the AFGHAN Service Act This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks. It also directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress a plan for (1) the orderly withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, and (2) political reconciliation and elections in Afghanistan independent of U.S. involvement. All members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed in support of the Global War on Terror shall receive a $2,500 bonus.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, or designee, in cooperation with the heads of all other relevant Federal agencies involved in the conflict in Afghanistan shall-- (1)(A) formulate a plan for the orderly drawdown and withdrawal of all soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines from Afghanistan who were involved in operations intended to provide security to the people of Afghanistan, including policing action, or military actions against paramilitary organizations inside Afghanistan, excluding members of the military assigned to support United States embassies or consulates, or intelligence operations authorized by Congress; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the plan formulated under subparagraph (A); and (2)(A) formulate a framework for political reconciliation and popular democratic elections independent of United States involvement in Afghanistan, which may be used by the Government of Afghanistan to ensure that any political party that meets the requirements under Article 35 of the Constitution of Afghanistan is permitted to participate in general elections; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the framework formulated under subparagraph (A). (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan. <all>

AFGHAN Service Act

A bill to withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

AFGHAN Service Act American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act

Sen. Paul, Rand

R

KY

This bill repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks. It also directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress a plan for (1) the orderly withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, and (2) political reconciliation and elections in Afghanistan independent of U.S. involvement. All members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed in support of the Global War on Terror shall receive a $2,500 bonus.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, or designee, in cooperation with the heads of all other relevant Federal agencies involved in the conflict in Afghanistan shall-- (1)(A) formulate a plan for the orderly drawdown and withdrawal of all soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines from Afghanistan who were involved in operations intended to provide security to the people of Afghanistan, including policing action, or military actions against paramilitary organizations inside Afghanistan, excluding members of the military assigned to support United States embassies or consulates, or intelligence operations authorized by Congress; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the plan formulated under subparagraph (A); and (2)(A) formulate a framework for political reconciliation and popular democratic elections independent of United States involvement in Afghanistan, which may be used by the Government of Afghanistan to ensure that any political party that meets the requirements under Article 35 of the Constitution of Afghanistan is permitted to participate in general elections; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the framework formulated under subparagraph (A). (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan. <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 ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, or designee, in cooperation with the heads of all other relevant Federal agencies involved in the conflict in Afghanistan shall-- (1)(A) formulate a plan for the orderly drawdown and withdrawal of all soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines from Afghanistan who were involved in operations intended to provide security to the people of Afghanistan, including policing action, or military actions against paramilitary organizations inside Afghanistan, excluding members of the military assigned to support United States embassies or consulates, or intelligence operations authorized by Congress; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the plan formulated under subparagraph (A); and (2)(A) formulate a framework for political reconciliation and popular democratic elections independent of United States involvement in Afghanistan, which may be used by the Government of Afghanistan to ensure that any political party that meets the requirements under Article 35 of the Constitution of Afghanistan is permitted to participate in general elections; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the framework formulated under subparagraph (A). (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, or designee, in cooperation with the heads of all other relevant Federal agencies involved in the conflict in Afghanistan shall-- (1)(A) formulate a plan for the orderly drawdown and withdrawal of all soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines from Afghanistan who were involved in operations intended to provide security to the people of Afghanistan, including policing action, or military actions against paramilitary organizations inside Afghanistan, excluding members of the military assigned to support United States embassies or consulates, or intelligence operations authorized by Congress; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the plan formulated under subparagraph (A); and (2)(A) formulate a framework for political reconciliation and popular democratic elections independent of United States involvement in Afghanistan, which may be used by the Government of Afghanistan to ensure that any political party that meets the requirements under Article 35 of the Constitution of Afghanistan is permitted to participate in general elections; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the framework formulated under subparagraph (A). (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan. <all>

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM AFGHANISTAN. (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, or designee, in cooperation with the heads of all other relevant Federal agencies involved in the conflict in Afghanistan shall-- (1)(A) formulate a plan for the orderly drawdown and withdrawal of all soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines from Afghanistan who were involved in operations intended to provide security to the people of Afghanistan, including policing action, or military actions against paramilitary organizations inside Afghanistan, excluding members of the military assigned to support United States embassies or consulates, or intelligence operations authorized by Congress; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the plan formulated under subparagraph (A); and (2)(A) formulate a framework for political reconciliation and popular democratic elections independent of United States involvement in Afghanistan, which may be used by the Government of Afghanistan to ensure that any political party that meets the requirements under Article 35 of the Constitution of Afghanistan is permitted to participate in general elections; and (B) appear before the relevant congressional committees to explain the proposed implementation of the framework formulated under subparagraph (A). (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan. <all>

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. ( c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. ( c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. ( c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. ( c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. (c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

To withdraw all United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Forces Going Home After Noble Service Act'' or the ``AFGHAN Service Act''. (b) Removal and Bonuses.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) all United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan as of such date of enactment shall be withdrawn and removed from Afghanistan; and (2) the Secretary of Defense shall provide all members of the United States Armed Forces who were deployed in support of the Global War on Terror with a $2,500 bonus to recognize that these Americans have served in the Global War On Terrorism exclusively on a volunteer basis and to demonstrate the heartfelt gratitude of our Nation. ( c) Repeal of Authorization for Use of Military Force.--The Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40) is repealed effective on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 395 days after the date of the enactment of this Act; or (2) the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies that all United States Armed Forces involved in operations or military actions in Afghanistan (as described in subsection (a)(1)(A)) have departed from Afghanistan.

H.R.6146

Taxation

Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021 This bill allows a tax credit for investment in stranded gas infrastructure equal to 30% of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028. The term qualified infrastructure means a gas pipeline, a gas compressor station, a container used for gas storage, or equipment to store gas underground.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas.

Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021

Rep. Burgess, Michael C.

R

TX

This bill allows a tax credit for investment in stranded gas infrastructure equal to 30% of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028. The term qualified infrastructure means a gas pipeline, a gas compressor station, a container used for gas storage, or equipment to store gas underground.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stranded Gas Recovery and Utilization Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CREDITS FOR STRANDED GAS EXTRACTION. (a) Stranded Gas Infrastructure Credit.--Subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. ``(a) Amount of Credit.--For the purposes of section 46, the stranded gas infrastructure credit determined under this section for any taxable year is an amount equal to 30 percent of the basis of any qualified infrastructure placed in service by the taxpayer during such taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(2) Gas.--The term `gas' means any gas used in a process relating to natural gas extraction, including natural gas and biproducts of natural gas. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart E of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 48C the following new item: ``Sec. 48E. Stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. 48E. STRANDED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish business tax credits for producing electricity from stranded natural gas and for certain infrastructure relating to stranded gas. ``(b) Qualified Infrastructure.--For the purposes of this section: ``(1) Qualified infrastructure.--The term `qualified infrastructure' means-- ``(A) a gas pipeline, ``(B) a gas compressor station, ``(C) a container used for gas storage, or ``(D) equipment to store gas underground. ``(c) Application of Section.--This section shall apply to qualified infrastructure placed in service during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2028.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 46 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(7) the stranded gas infrastructure credit.''. (

H.R.5152

Taxation

Higher Education Endowment Tax Reform Act This bill provides for a phaseout of the excise tax on the investment income of private colleges and university if such institutions provide a specified amount of qualified aid awards to their first-time, full-time undergraduate students. To qualify for the tax reduction, such educational institutions must report on loans and other assistance provided to their students.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Endowment Tax Reform Act''. SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. (a) In General.--Section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Phaseout for Institutions Providing Qualified Aid.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of tax imposed by subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to such amount of tax (as so determined) as-- ``(A) the excess (if any) of-- ``(i) the aggregate amount of qualified aid awards provided by the institution to its first-time, full-time undergraduate students for academic periods beginning during the taxable year, over ``(ii) an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees received by the institution from first-time, full-time undergraduate students for such academic periods, bears to ``(B) an amount equal to 13 percent of such aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees so received. ``(2) Institution must meet reporting requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an applicable educational institution for a taxable year unless such institution furnishes to the Secretary, and makes widely available, a statement detailing the average aggregate amount of Federal student loans received by a student for attendance at the institution, averaged among each of the following groups of first-time, full-time undergraduate students who during the taxable year completed a course of study for which the institution awarded a baccalaureate degree: ``(i) All such students. ``(ii) The students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for attendance at the institution. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(iv) The students who were provided such Federal student loans. ``(B) Form and manner for report.--Such statement shall be furnished at such time and in such form and manner, and made widely available, under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(C) Federal student loans.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `Federal student loans' means a loan made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, except such term does not include a Federal Direct PLUS Loan made on behalf of a dependent student. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(B) Qualified aid awards.--The term `qualified aid awards' means, with respect to any applicable educational institution, grants and scholarships to the extent used for undergraduate tuition and fees. ``(C) Undergraduate tuition and fees.--The term `undergraduate tuition and fees' means, with respect to any institution, the tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of a student as an undergraduate student at the institution.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after . . .. SEC. 3. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND CLARIFICATION FOR DEFINITION OF APPLICABLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. (a) Inflation Adjustment to Per Student Asset Threshold.--Section 4968(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Inflation adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, the dollar amount in paragraph (1)(D) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2021' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. (b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Higher Education Endowment Tax Reform Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes.

Higher Education Endowment Tax Reform Act

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F.

D

PA

This bill provides for a phaseout of the excise tax on the investment income of private colleges and university if such institutions provide a specified amount of qualified aid awards to their first-time, full-time undergraduate students. To qualify for the tax reduction, such educational institutions must report on loans and other assistance provided to their students.

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. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. (a) In General.--Section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Phaseout for Institutions Providing Qualified Aid.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of tax imposed by subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to such amount of tax (as so determined) as-- ``(A) the excess (if any) of-- ``(i) the aggregate amount of qualified aid awards provided by the institution to its first-time, full-time undergraduate students for academic periods beginning during the taxable year, over ``(ii) an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees received by the institution from first-time, full-time undergraduate students for such academic periods, bears to ``(B) an amount equal to 13 percent of such aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees so received. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(iv) The students who were provided such Federal student loans. ``(B) Form and manner for report.--Such statement shall be furnished at such time and in such form and manner, and made widely available, under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(C) Undergraduate tuition and fees.--The term `undergraduate tuition and fees' means, with respect to any institution, the tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of a student as an undergraduate student at the institution.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after . 3. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND CLARIFICATION FOR DEFINITION OF APPLICABLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. (b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''.

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. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. (a) In General.--Section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Phaseout for Institutions Providing Qualified Aid.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of tax imposed by subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to such amount of tax (as so determined) as-- ``(A) the excess (if any) of-- ``(i) the aggregate amount of qualified aid awards provided by the institution to its first-time, full-time undergraduate students for academic periods beginning during the taxable year, over ``(ii) an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees received by the institution from first-time, full-time undergraduate students for such academic periods, bears to ``(B) an amount equal to 13 percent of such aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees so received. ``(iv) The students who were provided such Federal student loans. ``(B) Form and manner for report.--Such statement shall be furnished at such time and in such form and manner, and made widely available, under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(C) Undergraduate tuition and fees.--The term `undergraduate tuition and fees' means, with respect to any institution, the tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of a student as an undergraduate student at the institution.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after . 3. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND CLARIFICATION FOR DEFINITION OF APPLICABLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Endowment Tax Reform Act''. SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. (a) In General.--Section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Phaseout for Institutions Providing Qualified Aid.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of tax imposed by subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to such amount of tax (as so determined) as-- ``(A) the excess (if any) of-- ``(i) the aggregate amount of qualified aid awards provided by the institution to its first-time, full-time undergraduate students for academic periods beginning during the taxable year, over ``(ii) an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees received by the institution from first-time, full-time undergraduate students for such academic periods, bears to ``(B) an amount equal to 13 percent of such aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees so received. ``(2) Institution must meet reporting requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an applicable educational institution for a taxable year unless such institution furnishes to the Secretary, and makes widely available, a statement detailing the average aggregate amount of Federal student loans received by a student for attendance at the institution, averaged among each of the following groups of first-time, full-time undergraduate students who during the taxable year completed a course of study for which the institution awarded a baccalaureate degree: ``(i) All such students. ``(ii) The students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for attendance at the institution. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(iv) The students who were provided such Federal student loans. ``(B) Form and manner for report.--Such statement shall be furnished at such time and in such form and manner, and made widely available, under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(C) Federal student loans.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `Federal student loans' means a loan made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, except such term does not include a Federal Direct PLUS Loan made on behalf of a dependent student. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(C) Undergraduate tuition and fees.--The term `undergraduate tuition and fees' means, with respect to any institution, the tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of a student as an undergraduate student at the institution.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after . 3. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND CLARIFICATION FOR DEFINITION OF APPLICABLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. (a) Inflation Adjustment to Per Student Asset Threshold.--Section 4968(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Inflation adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, the dollar amount in paragraph (1)(D) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2021' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. (b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Endowment Tax Reform Act''. SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. (a) In General.--Section 4968 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Phaseout for Institutions Providing Qualified Aid.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of tax imposed by subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to such amount of tax (as so determined) as-- ``(A) the excess (if any) of-- ``(i) the aggregate amount of qualified aid awards provided by the institution to its first-time, full-time undergraduate students for academic periods beginning during the taxable year, over ``(ii) an amount equal to 20 percent of the aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees received by the institution from first-time, full-time undergraduate students for such academic periods, bears to ``(B) an amount equal to 13 percent of such aggregate undergraduate tuition and fees so received. ``(2) Institution must meet reporting requirement.-- ``(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an applicable educational institution for a taxable year unless such institution furnishes to the Secretary, and makes widely available, a statement detailing the average aggregate amount of Federal student loans received by a student for attendance at the institution, averaged among each of the following groups of first-time, full-time undergraduate students who during the taxable year completed a course of study for which the institution awarded a baccalaureate degree: ``(i) All such students. ``(ii) The students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for attendance at the institution. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(iv) The students who were provided such Federal student loans. ``(B) Form and manner for report.--Such statement shall be furnished at such time and in such form and manner, and made widely available, under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(C) Federal student loans.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `Federal student loans' means a loan made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, except such term does not include a Federal Direct PLUS Loan made on behalf of a dependent student. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(B) Qualified aid awards.--The term `qualified aid awards' means, with respect to any applicable educational institution, grants and scholarships to the extent used for undergraduate tuition and fees. ``(C) Undergraduate tuition and fees.--The term `undergraduate tuition and fees' means, with respect to any institution, the tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of a student as an undergraduate student at the institution.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after . . .. SEC. 3. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND CLARIFICATION FOR DEFINITION OF APPLICABLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. (a) Inflation Adjustment to Per Student Asset Threshold.--Section 4968(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) Inflation adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2022, the dollar amount in paragraph (1)(D) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2021' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. (b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ( ``(ii) The students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for attendance at the institution. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(B) Qualified aid awards.--The term `qualified aid awards' means, with respect to any applicable educational institution, grants and scholarships to the extent used for undergraduate tuition and fees. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ( ``(ii) The students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for attendance at the institution. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(B) Qualified aid awards.--The term `qualified aid awards' means, with respect to any applicable educational institution, grants and scholarships to the extent used for undergraduate tuition and fees. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ( ``(ii) The students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for attendance at the institution. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(B) Qualified aid awards.--The term `qualified aid awards' means, with respect to any applicable educational institution, grants and scholarships to the extent used for undergraduate tuition and fees. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ( ``(ii) The students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for attendance at the institution. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(B) Qualified aid awards.--The term `qualified aid awards' means, with respect to any applicable educational institution, grants and scholarships to the extent used for undergraduate tuition and fees. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a phaseout of the investment income excise tax for certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes. PHASEOUT OF INVESTMENT INCOME EXCISE TAX FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROVIDING SUFFICIENT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ( ``(ii) The students who have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant under subpart 1 of part A of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for attendance at the institution. ``(iii) The students who received work- study assistance under part C of title IV of such Act for attendance at such institution. ``(3) Other definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) First-time, full-time undergraduate student.--The term `first-time, full-time undergraduate student' shall have the same meaning as when used in section 132 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ``(B) Qualified aid awards.--The term `qualified aid awards' means, with respect to any applicable educational institution, grants and scholarships to the extent used for undergraduate tuition and fees. If any increase determined under this paragraph is not a multiple of $1,000, such increase shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $1,000.''. ( b) Clarification of 500 Student Threshold.--Section 4968(b)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ``below the graduate level'' after ``500 tuition-paying students''. (

H.R.5014

Transportation and Public Works

Anti-Congestion Tax Act This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from awarding capital investment grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for projects in New York until DOT certifies that drivers using certain vehicular crossings (Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge) to enter into Manhattan receive exemptions from congestion fees. Drivers entering Manhattan using any of the three crossings receive a federal tax credit at the end of the year equal to the amount paid in congestion fees.

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anti-Congestion Tax Act''. SEC. 2. CONDITION ON RECEIPT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation may not award a capital investment grant described in section 5338(d) of title 49, United States Code, to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a project in New York State until the Secretary certifies that any vehicle entering the congestion tolling zone using a vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge receives an exemption as follows: The vehicle is credited an amount equal to the toll charged to such vehicle for the use of such crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone from the amount of the congestion toll charged to such vehicle for purposes of entering the congestion tolling zone. (b) Rule of Construction for George Washington Bridge.--For purposes of subsection (a), a vehicle receives an exemption while crossing the George Washington Bridge if such vehicle is treated in the same manner as a vehicle crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge is treated on the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Congestion toll.--The term ``congestion toll'' means a toll charged for entry into or remaining in the congestion tolling zone. (2) Congestion tolling zone.--The term ``congestion tolling zone'' means any roadways, bridges, tunnels, approaches, or ramps that are located within, or enter to, the geographic area in the borough of Manhattan south of and inclusive of Sixtieth Street to the extent practicable, but does not include the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive. SEC. 3. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN CONGESTION TOLLS. (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. 30E. CERTAIN CONGESTION TOLLS. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019). ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such subpart B is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30D the following new item: ``Sec. 30E. Certain congestion tolls.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Anti-Congestion Tax Act

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes.

Anti-Congestion Tax Act

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh

D

NJ

This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from awarding capital investment grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for projects in New York until DOT certifies that drivers using certain vehicular crossings (Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge) to enter into Manhattan receive exemptions from congestion fees. Drivers entering Manhattan using any of the three crossings receive a federal tax credit at the end of the year equal to the amount paid in congestion fees.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anti-Congestion Tax Act''. 2. CONDITION ON RECEIPT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation may not award a capital investment grant described in section 5338(d) of title 49, United States Code, to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a project in New York State until the Secretary certifies that any vehicle entering the congestion tolling zone using a vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge receives an exemption as follows: The vehicle is credited an amount equal to the toll charged to such vehicle for the use of such crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone from the amount of the congestion toll charged to such vehicle for purposes of entering the congestion tolling zone. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (2) Congestion tolling zone.--The term ``congestion tolling zone'' means any roadways, bridges, tunnels, approaches, or ramps that are located within, or enter to, the geographic area in the borough of Manhattan south of and inclusive of Sixtieth Street to the extent practicable, but does not include the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive. SEC. (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. CERTAIN CONGESTION TOLLS. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019). ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such subpart B is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30D the following new item: ``Sec. 30E.

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 ``Anti-Congestion Tax Act''. 2. CONDITION ON RECEIPT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation may not award a capital investment grant described in section 5338(d) of title 49, United States Code, to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a project in New York State until the Secretary certifies that any vehicle entering the congestion tolling zone using a vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge receives an exemption as follows: The vehicle is credited an amount equal to the toll charged to such vehicle for the use of such crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone from the amount of the congestion toll charged to such vehicle for purposes of entering the congestion tolling zone. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. SEC. CERTAIN CONGESTION TOLLS. ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such subpart B is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30D the following new item: ``Sec. 30E.

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anti-Congestion Tax Act''. SEC. 2. CONDITION ON RECEIPT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation may not award a capital investment grant described in section 5338(d) of title 49, United States Code, to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a project in New York State until the Secretary certifies that any vehicle entering the congestion tolling zone using a vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge receives an exemption as follows: The vehicle is credited an amount equal to the toll charged to such vehicle for the use of such crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone from the amount of the congestion toll charged to such vehicle for purposes of entering the congestion tolling zone. (b) Rule of Construction for George Washington Bridge.--For purposes of subsection (a), a vehicle receives an exemption while crossing the George Washington Bridge if such vehicle is treated in the same manner as a vehicle crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge is treated on the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Congestion toll.--The term ``congestion toll'' means a toll charged for entry into or remaining in the congestion tolling zone. (2) Congestion tolling zone.--The term ``congestion tolling zone'' means any roadways, bridges, tunnels, approaches, or ramps that are located within, or enter to, the geographic area in the borough of Manhattan south of and inclusive of Sixtieth Street to the extent practicable, but does not include the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive. SEC. 3. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN CONGESTION TOLLS. (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. 30E. CERTAIN CONGESTION TOLLS. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019). ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such subpart B is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30D the following new item: ``Sec. 30E. Certain congestion tolls.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Anti-Congestion Tax Act''. SEC. 2. CONDITION ON RECEIPT OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Transportation may not award a capital investment grant described in section 5338(d) of title 49, United States Code, to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for a project in New York State until the Secretary certifies that any vehicle entering the congestion tolling zone using a vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge receives an exemption as follows: The vehicle is credited an amount equal to the toll charged to such vehicle for the use of such crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone from the amount of the congestion toll charged to such vehicle for purposes of entering the congestion tolling zone. (b) Rule of Construction for George Washington Bridge.--For purposes of subsection (a), a vehicle receives an exemption while crossing the George Washington Bridge if such vehicle is treated in the same manner as a vehicle crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge is treated on the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Congestion toll.--The term ``congestion toll'' means a toll charged for entry into or remaining in the congestion tolling zone. (2) Congestion tolling zone.--The term ``congestion tolling zone'' means any roadways, bridges, tunnels, approaches, or ramps that are located within, or enter to, the geographic area in the borough of Manhattan south of and inclusive of Sixtieth Street to the extent practicable, but does not include the Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive. SEC. 3. CREDIT FOR CERTAIN CONGESTION TOLLS. (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. 30E. CERTAIN CONGESTION TOLLS. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019). ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such subpart B is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 30D the following new item: ``Sec. 30E. Certain congestion tolls.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. b) Rule of Construction for George Washington Bridge.--For purposes of subsection (a), a vehicle receives an exemption while crossing the George Washington Bridge if such vehicle is treated in the same manner as a vehicle crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge is treated on the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Congestion toll.--The term ``congestion toll'' means a toll charged for entry into or remaining in the congestion tolling zone. ( ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019).

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019).

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. b) Rule of Construction for George Washington Bridge.--For purposes of subsection (a), a vehicle receives an exemption while crossing the George Washington Bridge if such vehicle is treated in the same manner as a vehicle crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge is treated on the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Congestion toll.--The term ``congestion toll'' means a toll charged for entry into or remaining in the congestion tolling zone. ( ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019).

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. b) Rule of Construction for George Washington Bridge.--For purposes of subsection (a), a vehicle receives an exemption while crossing the George Washington Bridge if such vehicle is treated in the same manner as a vehicle crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge is treated on the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Congestion toll.--The term ``congestion toll'' means a toll charged for entry into or remaining in the congestion tolling zone. ( ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019).

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. b) Rule of Construction for George Washington Bridge.--For purposes of subsection (a), a vehicle receives an exemption while crossing the George Washington Bridge if such vehicle is treated in the same manner as a vehicle crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge is treated on the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Congestion toll.--The term ``congestion toll'' means a toll charged for entry into or remaining in the congestion tolling zone. ( ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( (a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding after section 30D the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of any congestion toll (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019) paid or incurred during the taxable year by such taxpayer for the use of any qualified vehicular crossing immediately before entry into the congestion tolling zone (as such term is defined in section 2(d) of the Fairness for Commuters Act of 2019).

To condition the receipt of certain grants by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on exempting certain drivers from congestion fees, and for other purposes. b) Rule of Construction for George Washington Bridge.--For purposes of subsection (a), a vehicle receives an exemption while crossing the George Washington Bridge if such vehicle is treated in the same manner as a vehicle crossing the Henry Hudson Bridge is treated on the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. (c) Effective Date.--Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a grant awarded on or after the first date on which the congestion toll is charged. ( d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Congestion toll.--The term ``congestion toll'' means a toll charged for entry into or remaining in the congestion tolling zone. ( ``(b) Qualified Vehicular Crossing.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified vehicular crossing' means any of the vehicular crossing known as the Holland Tunnel, the Lincoln Tunnel, or the George Washington Bridge. ``(c) No Double Benefit.--The amount of any deduction or other credit allowable under this chapter for a congestion toll for which a credit is allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of credit allowed under such subsection.''. (

H.R.1529

Government Operations and Politics

Verification and Oversight for Transparent Elections, Registration, and Identifications Act or the VOTER ID Act This bill requires states to conduct post-election audits of federal elections and attest to the integrity and security of voting procedures in those elections. Specifically, states must conduct a post-election audit after each federal election. The audit must include the accuracy of voting systems used in the election and an assessment of state compliance with applicable election laws and procedures, including those governing the requirements for voter identification and use of mail-in voting. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must develop best practices for conducting post-election audits, including recommendations to (1) conduct an audit using a bipartisan entity, and (2) complete an audit within 30 days after the state certifies the results of a congressional election. Additionally, states must attest to the integrity and security of their voter identification procedures and maintenance of voter registration lists. States must submit to the EAC, and make publicly available on their websites, these audit results and attestations.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Verification and Oversight for Transparent Elections, Registration, and Identifications Act'' or the ``VOTER ID Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING POST-ELECTION AUDITS OF ELECTIONS FOR FEDERAL OFFICE. (a) Requirement.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. POST-ELECTION AUDITS. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall conduct an audit of the results of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in the State and submit the audit to the Commission. ``(b) Contents of Audit.--The audit conducted under this section with respect to an election shall include an audit of the accuracy of the voting systems used to carry out the election, together with an assessment of the extent to which the State administered the election in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures, including laws, rules, and procedures governing requirements for voter identification, the accuracy of voter registration lists, the use of absentee and mail-in voting, the effectiveness of the methods used by the State to ensure that voters with disabilities were able to cast ballots, the use of provisional ballots, and the timing of the tabulation of ballots. ``(c) Use of Designated Entity.--A State shall conduct the audit under this section through an entity designated by the State for purposes of this section which meets such requirements as the State may provide. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(e) Dissemination of Audits.-- ``(1) Inclusion in survey.--The State shall include the audit of the results of an election under this section in the Election Administration and Voting Survey the State submits to the Commission with respect to the election. ``(2) Online availability.--Each State shall make the audits it conducts under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(f) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (b) Conforming Amendments Relating to Voluntary Guidance of Commission.-- (1) Inclusion of recommendations for best practices.-- Section 311 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21101) is amended-- (A) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d); and (B) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Special Requirements for Guidance Relating to Post-Election Audits.--In the case of the recommendations with respect to the requirement under section 304 to conduct post-election audits, the following shall apply: ``(1) Notwithstanding section 212, the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board under part 2 of subtitle A of title II shall develop the recommendations directly. ``(2) The Standards Board shall include in the recommendations best practices for conducting the audits required under section 304. ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. (2) Timing.--Subsection (c) of section 311 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``sections 301, 302, and 303'' and inserting ``subtitle A of title III''. (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following: ``Sec. 304. Post-election audits.''. SEC. 3. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. (a) Requiring Attestations.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.), as amended by section 2(a), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 305 and 306 as sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after section 304 the following new section: ``SEC. 305. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF PROCEDURES. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(2) An attestation that the State has in effect procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the State's voter registration list by performing regular maintenance of the list in accordance with applicable Federal and State law. ``(b) Inclusion of Information From Post-Election Audits.--Each State shall include in the attestations submitted under subsection (a) the results of the most recent post-election audit conducted by the State under section 304 with respect to the information provided in the attestation. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act, as amended by section 2(d), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 305 and 306 as relating to sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 304 the following: ``Sec. 305. Attestations of integrity of procedures.''. <all>

VOTER ID Act

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes.

VOTER ID Act Verification and Oversight for Transparent Elections, Registration, and Identifications Act

Rep. Westerman, Bruce

R

AR

This bill requires states to conduct post-election audits of federal elections and attest to the integrity and security of voting procedures in those elections. Specifically, states must conduct a post-election audit after each federal election. The audit must include the accuracy of voting systems used in the election and an assessment of state compliance with applicable election laws and procedures, including those governing the requirements for voter identification and use of mail-in voting. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) must develop best practices for conducting post-election audits, including recommendations to (1) conduct an audit using a bipartisan entity, and (2) complete an audit within 30 days after the state certifies the results of a congressional election. Additionally, states must attest to the integrity and security of their voter identification procedures and maintenance of voter registration lists. States must submit to the EAC, and make publicly available on their websites, these audit results and attestations.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 21081 et seq.) POST-ELECTION AUDITS. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall conduct an audit of the results of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in the State and submit the audit to the Commission. ``(b) Contents of Audit.--The audit conducted under this section with respect to an election shall include an audit of the accuracy of the voting systems used to carry out the election, together with an assessment of the extent to which the State administered the election in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures, including laws, rules, and procedures governing requirements for voter identification, the accuracy of voter registration lists, the use of absentee and mail-in voting, the effectiveness of the methods used by the State to ensure that voters with disabilities were able to cast ballots, the use of provisional ballots, and the timing of the tabulation of ballots. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(e) Dissemination of Audits.-- ``(1) Inclusion in survey.--The State shall include the audit of the results of an election under this section in the Election Administration and Voting Survey the State submits to the Commission with respect to the election. ``(2) The Standards Board shall include in the recommendations best practices for conducting the audits required under section 304. 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following: ``Sec. 3. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. (a) Requiring Attestations.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. ), as amended by section 2(a), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 305 and 306 as sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after section 304 the following new section: ``SEC. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF PROCEDURES. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner.

SHORT TITLE. 21081 et seq.) POST-ELECTION AUDITS. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall conduct an audit of the results of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in the State and submit the audit to the Commission. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(2) The Standards Board shall include in the recommendations best practices for conducting the audits required under section 304. 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 3. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. (a) Requiring Attestations.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. ), as amended by section 2(a), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 305 and 306 as sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after section 304 the following new section: ``SEC. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF PROCEDURES. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Verification and Oversight for Transparent Elections, Registration, and Identifications Act'' or the ``VOTER ID Act''. 21081 et seq.) POST-ELECTION AUDITS. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall conduct an audit of the results of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in the State and submit the audit to the Commission. ``(b) Contents of Audit.--The audit conducted under this section with respect to an election shall include an audit of the accuracy of the voting systems used to carry out the election, together with an assessment of the extent to which the State administered the election in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures, including laws, rules, and procedures governing requirements for voter identification, the accuracy of voter registration lists, the use of absentee and mail-in voting, the effectiveness of the methods used by the State to ensure that voters with disabilities were able to cast ballots, the use of provisional ballots, and the timing of the tabulation of ballots. ``(c) Use of Designated Entity.--A State shall conduct the audit under this section through an entity designated by the State for purposes of this section which meets such requirements as the State may provide. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(e) Dissemination of Audits.-- ``(1) Inclusion in survey.--The State shall include the audit of the results of an election under this section in the Election Administration and Voting Survey the State submits to the Commission with respect to the election. ``(f) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (b) Conforming Amendments Relating to Voluntary Guidance of Commission.-- (1) Inclusion of recommendations for best practices.-- Section 311 of such Act (52 U.S.C. ``(2) The Standards Board shall include in the recommendations best practices for conducting the audits required under section 304. ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``sections 301, 302, and 303'' and inserting ``subtitle A of title III''. (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following: ``Sec. 3. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. (a) Requiring Attestations.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. ), as amended by section 2(a), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 305 and 306 as sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after section 304 the following new section: ``SEC. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF PROCEDURES. ``(2) An attestation that the State has in effect procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the State's voter registration list by performing regular maintenance of the list in accordance with applicable Federal and State law. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Verification and Oversight for Transparent Elections, Registration, and Identifications Act'' or the ``VOTER ID Act''. 21081 et seq.) POST-ELECTION AUDITS. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall conduct an audit of the results of each regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in the State and submit the audit to the Commission. ``(b) Contents of Audit.--The audit conducted under this section with respect to an election shall include an audit of the accuracy of the voting systems used to carry out the election, together with an assessment of the extent to which the State administered the election in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures, including laws, rules, and procedures governing requirements for voter identification, the accuracy of voter registration lists, the use of absentee and mail-in voting, the effectiveness of the methods used by the State to ensure that voters with disabilities were able to cast ballots, the use of provisional ballots, and the timing of the tabulation of ballots. ``(c) Use of Designated Entity.--A State shall conduct the audit under this section through an entity designated by the State for purposes of this section which meets such requirements as the State may provide. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(e) Dissemination of Audits.-- ``(1) Inclusion in survey.--The State shall include the audit of the results of an election under this section in the Election Administration and Voting Survey the State submits to the Commission with respect to the election. ``(f) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (b) Conforming Amendments Relating to Voluntary Guidance of Commission.-- (1) Inclusion of recommendations for best practices.-- Section 311 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21101) is amended-- (A) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d); and (B) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Special Requirements for Guidance Relating to Post-Election Audits.--In the case of the recommendations with respect to the requirement under section 304 to conduct post-election audits, the following shall apply: ``(1) Notwithstanding section 212, the Election Assistance Commission Standards Board under part 2 of subtitle A of title II shall develop the recommendations directly. ``(2) The Standards Board shall include in the recommendations best practices for conducting the audits required under section 304. ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. (c) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``sections 301, 302, and 303'' and inserting ``subtitle A of title III''. (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following: ``Sec. 3. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. (a) Requiring Attestations.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. ), as amended by section 2(a), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 305 and 306 as sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after section 304 the following new section: ``SEC. ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF PROCEDURES. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(2) An attestation that the State has in effect procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the State's voter registration list by performing regular maintenance of the list in accordance with applicable Federal and State law. ``(b) Inclusion of Information From Post-Election Audits.--Each State shall include in the attestations submitted under subsection (a) the results of the most recent post-election audit conducted by the State under section 304 with respect to the information provided in the attestation. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. ``(c) Use of Designated Entity.--A State shall conduct the audit under this section through an entity designated by the State for purposes of this section which meets such requirements as the State may provide. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(2) Online availability.--Each State shall make the audits it conducts under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(f) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. ( ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( 2) Timing.--Subsection (c) of section 311 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. ( (a) Requiring Attestations.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. ), ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act, as amended by section 2(d), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 305 and 306 as relating to sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 304 the following: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(e) Dissemination of Audits.-- ``(1) Inclusion in survey.--The State shall include the audit of the results of an election under this section in the Election Administration and Voting Survey the State submits to the Commission with respect to the election. ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. ( ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. ( ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(e) Dissemination of Audits.-- ``(1) Inclusion in survey.--The State shall include the audit of the results of an election under this section in the Election Administration and Voting Survey the State submits to the Commission with respect to the election. ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. ( ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. ( ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. ``(c) Use of Designated Entity.--A State shall conduct the audit under this section through an entity designated by the State for purposes of this section which meets such requirements as the State may provide. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(2) Online availability.--Each State shall make the audits it conducts under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(f) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. ( ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( 2) Timing.--Subsection (c) of section 311 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. ( (a) Requiring Attestations.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. ), ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act, as amended by section 2(d), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 305 and 306 as relating to sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 304 the following: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(e) Dissemination of Audits.-- ``(1) Inclusion in survey.--The State shall include the audit of the results of an election under this section in the Election Administration and Voting Survey the State submits to the Commission with respect to the election. ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. ( ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. ( ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. ``(c) Use of Designated Entity.--A State shall conduct the audit under this section through an entity designated by the State for purposes of this section which meets such requirements as the State may provide. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(2) Online availability.--Each State shall make the audits it conducts under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(f) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. ( ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( 2) Timing.--Subsection (c) of section 311 of such Act (52 U.S.C. 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. ( (a) Requiring Attestations.--Subtitle A of title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq. ), ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act, as amended by section 2(d), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 305 and 306 as relating to sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 304 the following: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ``(e) Dissemination of Audits.-- ``(1) Inclusion in survey.--The State shall include the audit of the results of an election under this section in the Election Administration and Voting Survey the State submits to the Commission with respect to the election. ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( 21101), as redesignated by paragraph (1), is amended-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2); (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) in the case of the recommendations with respect to section 304, January 1, 2022.''. ( ATTESTATIONS OF INTEGRITY OF VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND VOTER REGISTRATION LIST MAINTENANCE. ( ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ( ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act, as amended by section 2(d), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 305 and 306 as relating to sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 304 the following: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(c) Online Availability.--Each State shall make the attestations under this section publicly available on a website of the State in a searchable and sortable electronic manner. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. (

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to conduct post-election audits for elections for Federal office and to provide attestations of the integrity and security of voter identification and voter registration list maintenance procedures, and for other purposes. ``(d) Provision of Information.--The appropriate State and local election officials shall provide the entity conducting an audit under this section with such information and assistance as the entity may require to conduct the audit in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (a). ( ``(3) The Standards Board shall include as part of such best practices-- ``(A) a recommendation that the entity conducting the audits is bipartisan; and ``(B) a recommendation that, in the case of an election for the office of Senator or Representative in Congress (including an election for the office of Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress), the State complete the audit of the results of the election not later than 30 days after the State certifies the results of the election.''. ( ``(a) Requirement.--Each State shall include in the Policy Survey submitted to the Commission with respect to a regularly scheduled general election for Federal office the following attestations: ``(1) An attestation that the State has in effect voter identification procedures and practices which will ensure the integrity and security of the election by providing a secure method to match voters with the information contained in the State's voter registration list. ``(d) Effective Date.--This section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general elections for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding regularly scheduled general election for Federal office.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act, as amended by section 2(d), is further amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 305 and 306 as relating to sections 306 and 307; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 304 the following: ``Sec.

H.R.674

Environmental Protection

Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded posthumously to Hazel M. Johnson in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement.

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Hazel Johnson fought for environmental justice in Chicago beginning in the 1970s and continuing through the rest of her life. (2) When Johnson discovered that the South Side of Chicago had the highest cancer rate of any area in Chicago, she was inspired to investigate the cancer rates, foul odors, and number of children with respiratory illnesses in her own neighborhood, the community of Altgeld Gardens on the South Side of Chicago. (3) She discovered her community, Altgeld Gardens, which is a public housing project, was built on a landfill surrounded by toxicity, which polluted the air, water, and land. (4) Additionally, the Altgeld Gardens homes had asbestos and elevated lead levels. (5) This discovery inspired Johnson to create the People for Community Recovery, an organization which fights for a safer environment. (6) Johnson and the People for Community Recovery fought to educate and empower the residents of Altgeld Gardens, including providing workshops and trainings, conducting health surveys, rallying residents to protest contamination, and working with youth in the community. (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. (8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. (9) Johnson used her vigilance and activism to give low- income minority communities a voice and a stake in the environmental justice fight by bringing the conversation to personal, immediate, and urgent concerns which directly impact communities inhabited by people of color. (10) Johnson also strove to hold both businesses and the government responsible for how their actions impact the environment. (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. (12) Notably, Johnson was instrumental in pressuring President Bill Clinton to sign the Environmental Justice Executive Order, which holds the Federal Government accountable for urban communities exposed to pollution. (13) In 2004, sociologist David Naguib Pellow credited Johnson and the People for Community Recovery with putting ``the South Side of Chicago on the radar screen for activists and policy makers around the United States who are concerned about environmental racism''. (14) On January 12, 2011, the Illinois General Assembly, by way of a House Joint Resolution, designated ``the portion of 130th Street from the Bishop Ford Freeway to State Street in Chicago as the `Hazel Johnson EJ Way'''. (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. (16) Johnson's work earned her the title of ``mother of the environmental justice movement''. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the gold medal received under paragraph (1) should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with Hazel M. Johnson. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. <all>

Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement.

Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act

Rep. Rush, Bobby L.

D

IL

This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded posthumously to Hazel M. Johnson in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement.

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 ``Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) When Johnson discovered that the South Side of Chicago had the highest cancer rate of any area in Chicago, she was inspired to investigate the cancer rates, foul odors, and number of children with respiratory illnesses in her own neighborhood, the community of Altgeld Gardens on the South Side of Chicago. (6) Johnson and the People for Community Recovery fought to educate and empower the residents of Altgeld Gardens, including providing workshops and trainings, conducting health surveys, rallying residents to protest contamination, and working with youth in the community. (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. (8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. (9) Johnson used her vigilance and activism to give low- income minority communities a voice and a stake in the environmental justice fight by bringing the conversation to personal, immediate, and urgent concerns which directly impact communities inhabited by people of color. (10) Johnson also strove to hold both businesses and the government responsible for how their actions impact the environment. (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. (14) On January 12, 2011, the Illinois General Assembly, by way of a House Joint Resolution, designated ``the portion of 130th Street from the Bishop Ford Freeway to State Street in Chicago as the `Hazel Johnson EJ Way'''. (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. (16) Johnson's work earned her the title of ``mother of the environmental justice movement''. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. SEC. 5. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.

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 ``Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (6) Johnson and the People for Community Recovery fought to educate and empower the residents of Altgeld Gardens, including providing workshops and trainings, conducting health surveys, rallying residents to protest contamination, and working with youth in the community. (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. (8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. (10) Johnson also strove to hold both businesses and the government responsible for how their actions impact the environment. (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. (14) On January 12, 2011, the Illinois General Assembly, by way of a House Joint Resolution, designated ``the portion of 130th Street from the Bishop Ford Freeway to State Street in Chicago as the `Hazel Johnson EJ Way'''. (16) Johnson's work earned her the title of ``mother of the environmental justice movement''. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. SEC. 5. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) When Johnson discovered that the South Side of Chicago had the highest cancer rate of any area in Chicago, she was inspired to investigate the cancer rates, foul odors, and number of children with respiratory illnesses in her own neighborhood, the community of Altgeld Gardens on the South Side of Chicago. (3) She discovered her community, Altgeld Gardens, which is a public housing project, was built on a landfill surrounded by toxicity, which polluted the air, water, and land. (4) Additionally, the Altgeld Gardens homes had asbestos and elevated lead levels. (6) Johnson and the People for Community Recovery fought to educate and empower the residents of Altgeld Gardens, including providing workshops and trainings, conducting health surveys, rallying residents to protest contamination, and working with youth in the community. (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. (8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. (9) Johnson used her vigilance and activism to give low- income minority communities a voice and a stake in the environmental justice fight by bringing the conversation to personal, immediate, and urgent concerns which directly impact communities inhabited by people of color. (10) Johnson also strove to hold both businesses and the government responsible for how their actions impact the environment. (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. (12) Notably, Johnson was instrumental in pressuring President Bill Clinton to sign the Environmental Justice Executive Order, which holds the Federal Government accountable for urban communities exposed to pollution. (13) In 2004, sociologist David Naguib Pellow credited Johnson and the People for Community Recovery with putting ``the South Side of Chicago on the radar screen for activists and policy makers around the United States who are concerned about environmental racism''. (14) On January 12, 2011, the Illinois General Assembly, by way of a House Joint Resolution, designated ``the portion of 130th Street from the Bishop Ford Freeway to State Street in Chicago as the `Hazel Johnson EJ Way'''. (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. (16) Johnson's work earned her the title of ``mother of the environmental justice movement''. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the gold medal received under paragraph (1) should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with Hazel M. Johnson. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Hazel Johnson fought for environmental justice in Chicago beginning in the 1970s and continuing through the rest of her life. (2) When Johnson discovered that the South Side of Chicago had the highest cancer rate of any area in Chicago, she was inspired to investigate the cancer rates, foul odors, and number of children with respiratory illnesses in her own neighborhood, the community of Altgeld Gardens on the South Side of Chicago. (3) She discovered her community, Altgeld Gardens, which is a public housing project, was built on a landfill surrounded by toxicity, which polluted the air, water, and land. (4) Additionally, the Altgeld Gardens homes had asbestos and elevated lead levels. (5) This discovery inspired Johnson to create the People for Community Recovery, an organization which fights for a safer environment. (6) Johnson and the People for Community Recovery fought to educate and empower the residents of Altgeld Gardens, including providing workshops and trainings, conducting health surveys, rallying residents to protest contamination, and working with youth in the community. (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. (8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. (9) Johnson used her vigilance and activism to give low- income minority communities a voice and a stake in the environmental justice fight by bringing the conversation to personal, immediate, and urgent concerns which directly impact communities inhabited by people of color. (10) Johnson also strove to hold both businesses and the government responsible for how their actions impact the environment. (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. (12) Notably, Johnson was instrumental in pressuring President Bill Clinton to sign the Environmental Justice Executive Order, which holds the Federal Government accountable for urban communities exposed to pollution. (13) In 2004, sociologist David Naguib Pellow credited Johnson and the People for Community Recovery with putting ``the South Side of Chicago on the radar screen for activists and policy makers around the United States who are concerned about environmental racism''. (14) On January 12, 2011, the Illinois General Assembly, by way of a House Joint Resolution, designated ``the portion of 130th Street from the Bishop Ford Freeway to State Street in Chicago as the `Hazel Johnson EJ Way'''. (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. (16) Johnson's work earned her the title of ``mother of the environmental justice movement''. SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. (b) Design and Striking.--For purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the gold medal received under paragraph (1) should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at other appropriate locations associated with Hazel M. Johnson. SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. <all>

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 3) She discovered her community, Altgeld Gardens, which is a public housing project, was built on a landfill surrounded by toxicity, which polluted the air, water, and land. ( (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 5) This discovery inspired Johnson to create the People for Community Recovery, an organization which fights for a safer environment. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. ( 12) Notably, Johnson was instrumental in pressuring President Bill Clinton to sign the Environmental Justice Executive Order, which holds the Federal Government accountable for urban communities exposed to pollution. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 5) This discovery inspired Johnson to create the People for Community Recovery, an organization which fights for a safer environment. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. ( 12) Notably, Johnson was instrumental in pressuring President Bill Clinton to sign the Environmental Justice Executive Order, which holds the Federal Government accountable for urban communities exposed to pollution. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 3) She discovered her community, Altgeld Gardens, which is a public housing project, was built on a landfill surrounded by toxicity, which polluted the air, water, and land. ( (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 5) This discovery inspired Johnson to create the People for Community Recovery, an organization which fights for a safer environment. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. ( 12) Notably, Johnson was instrumental in pressuring President Bill Clinton to sign the Environmental Justice Executive Order, which holds the Federal Government accountable for urban communities exposed to pollution. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 3) She discovered her community, Altgeld Gardens, which is a public housing project, was built on a landfill surrounded by toxicity, which polluted the air, water, and land. ( (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 5) This discovery inspired Johnson to create the People for Community Recovery, an organization which fights for a safer environment. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. ( 12) Notably, Johnson was instrumental in pressuring President Bill Clinton to sign the Environmental Justice Executive Order, which holds the Federal Government accountable for urban communities exposed to pollution. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 3) She discovered her community, Altgeld Gardens, which is a public housing project, was built on a landfill surrounded by toxicity, which polluted the air, water, and land. ( (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 5) This discovery inspired Johnson to create the People for Community Recovery, an organization which fights for a safer environment. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (11) Johnson was given the 1992 President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Award in recognition of her environmental justice work. ( 12) Notably, Johnson was instrumental in pressuring President Bill Clinton to sign the Environmental Justice Executive Order, which holds the Federal Government accountable for urban communities exposed to pollution. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement. 3) She discovered her community, Altgeld Gardens, which is a public housing project, was built on a landfill surrounded by toxicity, which polluted the air, water, and land. ( (7) The People for Community Recovery put pressure on the Chicago Housing Authority to remove asbestos from Altgeld Gardens. ( 8) Johnson's fight for clean water led to the installation of water and sewer lines by city health officials in the far South Side neighborhood of Maryland Manor, where the existing well water was contaminated with cyanide and other toxins. ( (15) Johnson was a visionary, who was able to foresee the impacts of failing to address environmental and social justice conditions. ( c) National Museum of African American History and Culture.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold medal. a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (

S.271

Taxation

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the tax credit for employment-related expenses incurred for the care of a taxpayer's dependent to (1) increase to $400,000, the adjusted gross income threshold level above which the credit is incrementally reduced; (2) increase the dollar limits on the allowable amount of the credit; (3) specify rules for married couples filing separate returns; (4) allow an inflation adjustment to the adjusted gross income threshold and the maximum credit amounts, beginning after 2022; and (5) make the credit refundable.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENHANCEMENT OF CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Phaseout percentage.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `phaseout percentage' means 20 percent reduced (but not below zero) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $400,000.''. (b) Increase in Dollar Limit on Amount Creditable.--Subsection (c) of section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$8,000''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$6,000'' and inserting ``$16,000''. (c) Special Rule for Married Couples Filing Separate Returns.-- Paragraph (2) of section 21(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Married couples filing separate returns.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of married individuals who do not file a joint return for the taxable year-- ``(i) the applicable percentage under subsection (a)(2) and the number of qualifying individuals and aggregate amount excludable under section 129 for purposes of subsection (c) shall be determined with respect to each such individual as if the individual had filed a joint return with the individual's spouse, and ``(ii) the aggregate amount of the credits allowed under this section for such taxable year with respect to both spouses shall not exceed the amount which would have been allowed under this section if the individuals had filed a joint return. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. (d) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Inflation Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of a calendar year beginning after 2022, the $125,000 amount in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and the dollar amounts in subsection (c) shall each be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2021' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. (2) Technical amendments.-- (A) Paragraph (1) of section 23(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. (B) Paragraph (6) of section 35(g) of such Code is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. (C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. (D) Subparagraph (C) of section 129(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21(e)'' and inserting ``section 36C(e)''. (E) Paragraph (2) of section 129(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21(d)(2)'' and inserting ``section 36C(d)(2)''. (F) Paragraph (1) of section 129(e) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21(b)(2)'' and inserting ``section 36C(b)(2)''. (G) Subsection (e) of section 213 of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21'' and inserting ``section 36C''. (H) Subparagraph (H) of section 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21'' and inserting ``section 36C''. (I) Subparagraph (L) of section 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21, 24, or 32,'' and inserting ``section 24, 32, or 36C,''. (J) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (K) 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: ``Sec. 36C. Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. (L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable.

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr.

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This bill modifies the tax credit for employment-related expenses incurred for the care of a taxpayer's dependent to (1) increase to $400,000, the adjusted gross income threshold level above which the credit is incrementally reduced; (2) increase the dollar limits on the allowable amount of the credit; (3) specify rules for married couples filing separate returns; (4) allow an inflation adjustment to the adjusted gross income threshold and the maximum credit amounts, beginning after 2022; and (5) make the credit refundable.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ``(B) Phaseout percentage.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `phaseout percentage' means 20 percent reduced (but not below zero) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $400,000.''. (c) Special Rule for Married Couples Filing Separate Returns.-- Paragraph (2) of section 21(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Married couples filing separate returns.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of married individuals who do not file a joint return for the taxable year-- ``(i) the applicable percentage under subsection (a)(2) and the number of qualifying individuals and aggregate amount excludable under section 129 for purposes of subsection (c) shall be determined with respect to each such individual as if the individual had filed a joint return with the individual's spouse, and ``(ii) the aggregate amount of the credits allowed under this section for such taxable year with respect to both spouses shall not exceed the amount which would have been allowed under this section if the individuals had filed a joint return. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. (G) Subsection (e) of section 213 of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21'' and inserting ``section 36C''. (L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. 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. ``(B) Phaseout percentage.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `phaseout percentage' means 20 percent reduced (but not below zero) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $400,000.''. (c) Special Rule for Married Couples Filing Separate Returns.-- Paragraph (2) of section 21(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Married couples filing separate returns.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of married individuals who do not file a joint return for the taxable year-- ``(i) the applicable percentage under subsection (a)(2) and the number of qualifying individuals and aggregate amount excludable under section 129 for purposes of subsection (c) shall be determined with respect to each such individual as if the individual had filed a joint return with the individual's spouse, and ``(ii) the aggregate amount of the credits allowed under this section for such taxable year with respect to both spouses shall not exceed the amount which would have been allowed under this section if the individuals had filed a joint return. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. (G) Subsection (e) of section 213 of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21'' and inserting ``section 36C''. (L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ``(B) Phaseout percentage.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `phaseout percentage' means 20 percent reduced (but not below zero) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $400,000.''. (b) Increase in Dollar Limit on Amount Creditable.--Subsection (c) of section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$8,000''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$6,000'' and inserting ``$16,000''. (c) Special Rule for Married Couples Filing Separate Returns.-- Paragraph (2) of section 21(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Married couples filing separate returns.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of married individuals who do not file a joint return for the taxable year-- ``(i) the applicable percentage under subsection (a)(2) and the number of qualifying individuals and aggregate amount excludable under section 129 for purposes of subsection (c) shall be determined with respect to each such individual as if the individual had filed a joint return with the individual's spouse, and ``(ii) the aggregate amount of the credits allowed under this section for such taxable year with respect to both spouses shall not exceed the amount which would have been allowed under this section if the individuals had filed a joint return. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. (d) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Inflation Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of a calendar year beginning after 2022, the $125,000 amount in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and the dollar amounts in subsection (c) shall each be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2021' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (B) Paragraph (6) of section 35(g) of such Code is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. (C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. (G) Subsection (e) of section 213 of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21'' and inserting ``section 36C''. (H) Subparagraph (H) of section 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21'' and inserting ``section 36C''. (I) Subparagraph (L) of section 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21, 24, or 32,'' and inserting ``section 24, 32, or 36C,''. (J) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (K) 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: ``Sec. Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. (L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENHANCEMENT OF CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Phaseout percentage.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `phaseout percentage' means 20 percent reduced (but not below zero) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $400,000.''. (b) Increase in Dollar Limit on Amount Creditable.--Subsection (c) of section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$3,000'' and inserting ``$8,000''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$6,000'' and inserting ``$16,000''. (c) Special Rule for Married Couples Filing Separate Returns.-- Paragraph (2) of section 21(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Married couples filing separate returns.-- ``(A) In general.--In the case of married individuals who do not file a joint return for the taxable year-- ``(i) the applicable percentage under subsection (a)(2) and the number of qualifying individuals and aggregate amount excludable under section 129 for purposes of subsection (c) shall be determined with respect to each such individual as if the individual had filed a joint return with the individual's spouse, and ``(ii) the aggregate amount of the credits allowed under this section for such taxable year with respect to both spouses shall not exceed the amount which would have been allowed under this section if the individuals had filed a joint return. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. (d) Adjustment for Inflation.--Section 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: ``(f) Inflation Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of a calendar year beginning after 2022, the $125,000 amount in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and the dollar amounts in subsection (c) shall each be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2021' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. (2) Technical amendments.-- (A) Paragraph (1) of section 23(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. (B) Paragraph (6) of section 35(g) of such Code is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. (C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. (D) Subparagraph (C) of section 129(a)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21(e)'' and inserting ``section 36C(e)''. (E) Paragraph (2) of section 129(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21(d)(2)'' and inserting ``section 36C(d)(2)''. (F) Paragraph (1) of section 129(e) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21(b)(2)'' and inserting ``section 36C(b)(2)''. (G) Subsection (e) of section 213 of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21'' and inserting ``section 36C''. (H) Subparagraph (H) of section 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21'' and inserting ``section 36C''. (I) Subparagraph (L) of section 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended by striking ``section 21, 24, or 32,'' and inserting ``section 24, 32, or 36C,''. (J) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (K) 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: ``Sec. 36C. Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. (L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. ( e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( (B) Paragraph (6) of section 35(g) of such Code is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ( ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( 36C. Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ( ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( 36C. Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. ( e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( (B) Paragraph (6) of section 35(g) of such Code is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ( ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( 36C. Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. ( e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( (B) Paragraph (6) of section 35(g) of such Code is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ( ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( 36C. Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. ( e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( (B) Paragraph (6) of section 35(g) of such Code is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ( ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. (e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( 36C. Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable. a) In General.--Paragraph (2) of section 21(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(2) Applicable percentage.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable percentage' means 50 percent reduced (but not below the phaseout percentage) by 1 percentage point for each $2,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $125,000. ``(B) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations or other guidance as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection.''. ``(2) Rounding.--If any dollar amount, after being increased under paragraph (1), is not a multiple of $100, such dollar amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $100.''. ( e) Credit To Be Refundable.-- (1) In general.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by redesignating section 21 as section 36C; and (B) by moving section 36C, as so redesignated, from subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 to the location immediately before section 37 in subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1. ( (B) Paragraph (6) of section 35(g) of such Code is amended by striking ``21(e)'' and inserting ``36C(e)''. ( C) Paragraph (1) of section 36C(a) of such Code (as redesignated by paragraph (1)) is amended by striking ``this chapter'' and inserting ``this subtitle''. ( Expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment.''. ( L) The table of sections for subpart A of such part IV is amended by striking the item relating to section 21. (

H.R.2551

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act This bill modifies the wilderness designations of certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah. The bill designates approximately 326.27 acres in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness. The bill also removes the following lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest from designation as wilderness: The lands removed from designation as wilderness shall be managed as part of the forest.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act''. SEC. 2. WILDERNESS AREA INCLUDED IN MOUNT OLYMPUS WILDERNESS. Section 102(a) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98- 428; 98 Stat. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 326.27 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map' dated July 9, 2020, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby incorporated as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under paragraph (3).''. SEC. 3. WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS. (a) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1657, 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 11.17 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Naomi Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(1).''. (2) Management.--The Mount Naomi Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(1) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. (b) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. (2) Management.--The Mount Olympus Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(3) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. (c) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1657, 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 9.8 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Twin Peaks Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(4).''. (2) Management.--The Twin Peaks Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(4) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. (d) Lone Peak Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 2 of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. (2) Management.--The Lone Peak Wilderness Area, as designated under section 2(i) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act-- (1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or interest in water; (2) affects any water right (as defined by applicable State law) in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (3) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or (4) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. MAP. (a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

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Rep. Curtis, John R.

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This bill modifies the wilderness designations of certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah. The bill designates approximately 326.27 acres in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness. The bill also removes the following lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest from designation as wilderness: The lands removed from designation as wilderness shall be managed as part of the forest.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. Section 102(a) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98- 428; 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 326.27 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map' dated July 9, 2020, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby incorporated as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under paragraph (3).''. 3. WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. 1658; 16 U.S.C. (2) Management.--The Lone Peak Wilderness Area, as designated under section 2(i) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act-- (1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or interest in water; (2) affects any water right (as defined by applicable State law) in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (3) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or (4) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. MAP. (a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. Section 102(a) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98- 428; 98 Stat. 3. WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. 1658; 16 U.S.C. (2) Management.--The Lone Peak Wilderness Area, as designated under section 2(i) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act-- (1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or interest in water; (2) affects any water right (as defined by applicable State law) in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (3) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or (4) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. MAP. (b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act''. 2. WILDERNESS AREA INCLUDED IN MOUNT OLYMPUS WILDERNESS. Section 102(a) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98- 428; 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 326.27 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map' dated July 9, 2020, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby incorporated as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under paragraph (3).''. 3. WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS. (a) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. 1132 note), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 9.8 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Twin Peaks Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(4).''. (2) Management.--The Twin Peaks Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(4) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. (2) Management.--The Lone Peak Wilderness Area, as designated under section 2(i) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act-- (1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or interest in water; (2) affects any water right (as defined by applicable State law) in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (3) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or (4) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. MAP. (a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act''. 2. WILDERNESS AREA INCLUDED IN MOUNT OLYMPUS WILDERNESS. Section 102(a) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98- 428; 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 326.27 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map' dated July 9, 2020, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby incorporated as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under paragraph (3).''. 3. WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS. (a) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 11.17 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Naomi Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(1).''. (2) Management.--The Mount Naomi Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(1) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. (b) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. (2) Management.--The Mount Olympus Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(3) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. (c) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1657, 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 9.8 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Twin Peaks Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(4).''. (2) Management.--The Twin Peaks Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(4) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. (d) Lone Peak Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 2 of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. (2) Management.--The Lone Peak Wilderness Area, as designated under section 2(i) of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act-- (1) affects the use or allocation, in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or interest in water; (2) affects any water right (as defined by applicable State law) in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (3) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or (4) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. MAP. (a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. (b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 326.27 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map' dated July 9, 2020, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby incorporated as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under paragraph (3).''. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 11.17 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Naomi Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(1).''. ( 2) Management.--The Mount Naomi Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(1) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. ( d) Lone Peak Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 2 of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act''. b) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. ( c) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a).

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act''. b) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. ( c) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a).

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 326.27 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map' dated July 9, 2020, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby incorporated as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under paragraph (3).''. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 11.17 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Naomi Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(1).''. ( 2) Management.--The Mount Naomi Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(1) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. ( d) Lone Peak Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 2 of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act''. b) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. ( c) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a).

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 326.27 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map' dated July 9, 2020, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby incorporated as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under paragraph (3).''. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 11.17 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Naomi Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(1).''. ( 2) Management.--The Mount Naomi Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(1) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. ( d) Lone Peak Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 2 of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act''. b) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. ( c) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a).

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. 1657; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) in paragraph (12), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(13) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 326.27 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map' dated July 9, 2020, are, subject to valid existing rights, hereby incorporated as part of the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under paragraph (3).''. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 11.17 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Naomi Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(1).''. ( 2) Management.--The Mount Naomi Wilderness, as designated under section 102(a)(1) of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1658; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. ( d) Lone Peak Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 2 of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( 42; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and adjusted under paragraph (1), effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be managed as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act''. b) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428; 98 Stat. 1132 note), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by adding the at the end the following: ``(d) Mount Olympus Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 197.4 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Olympus Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(3).''. ( c) Twin Peaks Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 102 of the Utah Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-428, 98 Stat. 1132 note) is amended-- (A) in subsection (j), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subsection (k), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, which comprise approximately 107.9 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Lone Peak Wilderness Area designated under subsection (i).''. ( b) Corrections.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make technical corrections to the map described in subsection (a).

To designate and adjust certain lands in the State of Utah as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes. 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.--Certain lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest which comprise approximately 11.17 acres as generally depicted on a map entitled the `Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map', dated July 9, 2020, are hereby removed from the Mount Naomi Wilderness designated under subsection (a)(1).''. ( ( d) Lone Peak Wilderness Boundary Adjustment.-- (1) Adjustment.--Section 2 of the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-237; 92 Stat. a) Map on File.--The map entitled the ``Bonneville Shoreline Trail Legislative Map'', dated July 9, 2020, shall be on file and available for inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service. (

S.1108

Crime and Law Enforcement

Keep Americans Safe Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The bill does not prohibit certain conduct with respect to an LCAFD, including the following: The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD. Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification and the date of manufacture. Additionally, the bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender an LCAFD under a buy-back program.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keep Americans Safe Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (29) the following: ``(30) The term `large capacity ammunition feeding device'-- ``(A) means a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, helical feeding device, or similar device, including any such device joined or coupled with another in any manner, that has an overall capacity of, or that can be readily restored, changed, or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition; and ``(B) does not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition. ``(31) The term `qualified law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term in section 926B.''. SEC. 3. RESTRICTIONS ON LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (u) the following: ``(v)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a large capacity ammunition feeding device. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to-- ``(A) the importation for, manufacture for, sale to, transfer to, or possession by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State, or a sale or transfer to or possession by a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty), or a sale or transfer to or possession by a campus law enforcement officer for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty); ``(B) the importation for, or sale or transfer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) for purposes of establishing and maintaining an on-site physical protection system and security organization required by Federal law, or possession by an employee or contractor of such licensee on-site for such purposes or off-site for purposes of licensee-authorized training or transportation of nuclear materials; ``(C) the possession, by an individual who is retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency and is not otherwise prohibited from receiving ammunition, of a large capacity ammunition feeding device-- ``(i) sold or transferred to the individual by the agency upon such retirement; or ``(ii) that the individual purchased, or otherwise obtained, for official use before such retirement; or ``(D) the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Attorney General. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. (b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. (c) Seizure and Forfeiture of Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 924(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``Any firearm or ammunition involved in'' and inserting ``Any firearm or ammunition or large capacity ammunition feeding device involved in''; (ii) by striking ``or (k)'' and inserting ``(k), or (v)''; and (iii) by striking ``any firearm or ammunition intended'' and inserting ``any firearm or ammunition or large capacity ammunition feeding device intended''; and (B) in the second and third sentences, by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding device'' after ``firearms or ammunition'' each place the term appears; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding device'' after ``firearms or ammunition''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding devices'' after ``firearms or quantities of ammunition''; and (3) in paragraph (3)(E), by inserting ``922(v),'' after ``922(n),''. SEC. 4. PENALTIES. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. SEC. 5. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. SEC. 6. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. <all>

Keep Americans Safe Act

A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

Keep Americans Safe Act

Sen. Menendez, Robert

D

NJ

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD). The bill does not prohibit certain conduct with respect to an LCAFD, including the following: The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD. Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification and the date of manufacture. Additionally, the bill allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender an LCAFD under a buy-back program.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. This Act may be cited as the ``Keep Americans Safe Act''. 2. ``(31) The term `qualified law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term in section 926B.''. 3. ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to-- ``(A) the importation for, manufacture for, sale to, transfer to, or possession by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State, or a sale or transfer to or possession by a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty), or a sale or transfer to or possession by a campus law enforcement officer for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty); ``(B) the importation for, or sale or transfer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) (c) Seizure and Forfeiture of Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 924(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``Any firearm or ammunition involved in'' and inserting ``Any firearm or ammunition or large capacity ammunition feeding device involved in''; (ii) by striking ``or (k)'' and inserting ``(k), or (v)''; and (iii) by striking ``any firearm or ammunition intended'' and inserting ``any firearm or ammunition or large capacity ammunition feeding device intended''; and (B) in the second and third sentences, by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding device'' after ``firearms or ammunition'' each place the term appears; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding device'' after ``firearms or ammunition''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding devices'' after ``firearms or quantities of ammunition''; and (3) in paragraph (3)(E), by inserting ``922(v),'' after ``922(n),''. 4. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. SEC. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. This Act may be cited as the ``Keep Americans Safe Act''. 2. ``(31) The term `qualified law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term in section 926B.''. 3. ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to-- ``(A) the importation for, manufacture for, sale to, transfer to, or possession by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State, or a sale or transfer to or possession by a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty), or a sale or transfer to or possession by a campus law enforcement officer for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty); ``(B) the importation for, or sale or transfer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) 4. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. SEC. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. This Act may be cited as the ``Keep Americans Safe Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. ``(31) The term `qualified law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term in section 926B.''. 3. ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to-- ``(A) the importation for, manufacture for, sale to, transfer to, or possession by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State, or a sale or transfer to or possession by a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty), or a sale or transfer to or possession by a campus law enforcement officer for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty); ``(B) the importation for, or sale or transfer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) for purposes of establishing and maintaining an on-site physical protection system and security organization required by Federal law, or possession by an employee or contractor of such licensee on-site for such purposes or off-site for purposes of licensee-authorized training or transportation of nuclear materials; ``(C) the possession, by an individual who is retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency and is not otherwise prohibited from receiving ammunition, of a large capacity ammunition feeding device-- ``(i) sold or transferred to the individual by the agency upon such retirement; or ``(ii) that the individual purchased, or otherwise obtained, for official use before such retirement; or ``(D) the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Attorney General. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. (b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. (c) Seizure and Forfeiture of Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 924(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``Any firearm or ammunition involved in'' and inserting ``Any firearm or ammunition or large capacity ammunition feeding device involved in''; (ii) by striking ``or (k)'' and inserting ``(k), or (v)''; and (iii) by striking ``any firearm or ammunition intended'' and inserting ``any firearm or ammunition or large capacity ammunition feeding device intended''; and (B) in the second and third sentences, by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding device'' after ``firearms or ammunition'' each place the term appears; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding device'' after ``firearms or ammunition''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding devices'' after ``firearms or quantities of ammunition''; and (3) in paragraph (3)(E), by inserting ``922(v),'' after ``922(n),''. 4. PENALTIES. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. 5. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. SEC. 6. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Keep Americans Safe Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (29) the following: ``(30) The term `large capacity ammunition feeding device'-- ``(A) means a magazine, belt, drum, feed strip, helical feeding device, or similar device, including any such device joined or coupled with another in any manner, that has an overall capacity of, or that can be readily restored, changed, or converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition; and ``(B) does not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition. ``(31) The term `qualified law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term in section 926B.''. 3. RESTRICTIONS ON LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (u) the following: ``(v)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, a large capacity ammunition feeding device. ``(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to-- ``(A) the importation for, manufacture for, sale to, transfer to, or possession by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State, or a sale or transfer to or possession by a qualified law enforcement officer employed by the United States or a department or agency of the United States or a State or a department, agency, or political subdivision of a State for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty), or a sale or transfer to or possession by a campus law enforcement officer for purposes of law enforcement (whether on or off-duty); ``(B) the importation for, or sale or transfer to a licensee under title I of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) for purposes of establishing and maintaining an on-site physical protection system and security organization required by Federal law, or possession by an employee or contractor of such licensee on-site for such purposes or off-site for purposes of licensee-authorized training or transportation of nuclear materials; ``(C) the possession, by an individual who is retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency and is not otherwise prohibited from receiving ammunition, of a large capacity ammunition feeding device-- ``(i) sold or transferred to the individual by the agency upon such retirement; or ``(ii) that the individual purchased, or otherwise obtained, for official use before such retirement; or ``(D) the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Attorney General. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. (b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. (c) Seizure and Forfeiture of Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 924(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``Any firearm or ammunition involved in'' and inserting ``Any firearm or ammunition or large capacity ammunition feeding device involved in''; (ii) by striking ``or (k)'' and inserting ``(k), or (v)''; and (iii) by striking ``any firearm or ammunition intended'' and inserting ``any firearm or ammunition or large capacity ammunition feeding device intended''; and (B) in the second and third sentences, by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding device'' after ``firearms or ammunition'' each place the term appears; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding device'' after ``firearms or ammunition''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or large capacity ammunition feeding devices'' after ``firearms or quantities of ammunition''; and (3) in paragraph (3)(E), by inserting ``922(v),'' after ``922(n),''. 4. PENALTIES. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. 5. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. Section 501(a)(1) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. SEC. 6. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. ( 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. ( 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. ( 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. ( 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. ( 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

To regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. ``(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the possession of any large capacity ammunition feeding device otherwise lawfully possessed on or before the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act. ``(4) For purposes of paragraph (3)(A), the term `campus law enforcement officer' means an individual who is-- ``(A) employed by a private institution of higher education that is eligible for funding under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq. ); ``(B) responsible for the prevention or investigation of crime involving injury to persons or property, including apprehension or detention of persons for such crimes; ``(C) authorized by Federal, State, or local law to carry a firearm, execute search warrants, and make arrests; and ``(D) recognized, commissioned, or certified by a government entity as a law enforcement officer.''. ( b) Identification Markings for Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices.--Section 923(i) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``A large capacity ammunition feeding device manufactured after the date of enactment of the Keep Americans Safe Act shall be identified by a serial number and the date on which the device was manufactured or made, legibly and conspicuously engraved or cast on the device, and such other identification as the Attorney General shall by regulations prescribe.''. Section 924(a)(1)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or (q)'' and inserting ``(q), or (v)''. USE OF BYRNE GRANTS FOR BUY-BACK PROGRAMS FOR LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(I) Compensation for surrendered large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as that term is defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, under buy- back programs for large capacity ammunition feeding devices.''. If any provision of this Act, an amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby.

S.1673

Public Lands and Natural Resources

30 x 30 Termination Act This bill prohibits federal acquisition of land or declaration of a national monument in certain areas and nullifies a provision of an executive order related to conservation. In a state or county where 15% or more of the land is managed by a federal agency (1) federal funds may not be used to acquire nonfederal land unless the agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of federal land within the state or county, and (2) a declaration of a national monument shall not apply. The bill prohibits from having the force and effect of law a provision of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619), titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, that requires the Department of the Interior to recommend steps to achieve the goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. No federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any report or program substantially similar to the report or program of such provision. No federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on federal land that results in a net-loss of multiple use or any principal or major use, unless such action has been authorized by an act of Congress. No federal funds may be used by a federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of nonfederal land unless

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``30 x 30 Termination Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Federal land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``Federal land'' means-- (i) National Forest System land; (ii) public lands (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702)); (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331)); and (iv) Federal land within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States, as established by Presidential Proclamation 5030, dated March 10, 1983 (16 U.S.C. 1453 note). (B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. (2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. SEC. 3. REVOCATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER RELATING TO CONSERVING OUR NATION'S LANDS AND WATERS. (a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7627; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad (February 1, 2021)) shall have no force or effect. (b) Limitation on Funds.--No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any report or program substantially similar to the report or program required under section 216 of the Executive Order described in subsection (a). SEC. 4. NO NET LOSS OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. SEC. 5. NO NET LOSS OF MULTIPLE USE. No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on Federal land that results in a net loss of multiple use or any principal or major use within a State, unless the action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 6. STATE AND CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF MORE THAN 160 ACRES OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 7. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL. The President may not withdraw any Federal land from forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, or disposition under laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials unless the withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 8. LIMITATIONS ON DECLARATIONS OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS. Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Limitations on Declarations.--A declaration under this section shall not apply to a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency.''. <all>

30 × 30 Termination Act

A bill to preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes.

30 × 30 Termination Act

Sen. Marshall, Roger

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This bill prohibits federal acquisition of land or declaration of a national monument in certain areas and nullifies a provision of an executive order related to conservation. In a state or county where 15% or more of the land is managed by a federal agency (1) federal funds may not be used to acquire nonfederal land unless the agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of federal land within the state or county, and (2) a declaration of a national monument shall not apply. The bill prohibits from having the force and effect of law a provision of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7619), titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, that requires the Department of the Interior to recommend steps to achieve the goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. No federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any report or program substantially similar to the report or program of such provision. No federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on federal land that results in a net-loss of multiple use or any principal or major use, unless such action has been authorized by an act of Congress. No federal funds may be used by a federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of nonfederal land unless

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``30 x 30 Termination Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 1702)); (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331)); and (iv) Federal land within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States, as established by Presidential Proclamation 5030, dated March 10, 1983 (16 U.S.C. 1453 note). (B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. (2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. 3. REVOCATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER RELATING TO CONSERVING OUR NATION'S LANDS AND WATERS. (a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7627; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad (February 1, 2021)) shall have no force or effect. (b) Limitation on Funds.--No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any report or program substantially similar to the report or program required under section 216 of the Executive Order described in subsection (a). 4. NO NET LOSS OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. 5. 6. STATE AND CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF MORE THAN 160 ACRES OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. 7. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL. The President may not withdraw any Federal land from forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, or disposition under laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials unless the withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 8. LIMITATIONS ON DECLARATIONS OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``30 x 30 Termination Act''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 1702)); (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1453 note). (2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. 3. Reg. 7627; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad (February 1, 2021)) shall have no force or effect. (b) Limitation on Funds.--No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any report or program substantially similar to the report or program required under section 216 of the Executive Order described in subsection (a). 4. NO NET LOSS OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. 5. 6. 7. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL. The President may not withdraw any Federal land from forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, or disposition under laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials unless the withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 8. LIMITATIONS ON DECLARATIONS OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``30 x 30 Termination Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Federal land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``Federal land'' means-- (i) National Forest System land; (ii) public lands (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702)); (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331)); and (iv) Federal land within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States, as established by Presidential Proclamation 5030, dated March 10, 1983 (16 U.S.C. 1453 note). (B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. (2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. SEC. 3. REVOCATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER RELATING TO CONSERVING OUR NATION'S LANDS AND WATERS. (a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7627; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad (February 1, 2021)) shall have no force or effect. (b) Limitation on Funds.--No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any report or program substantially similar to the report or program required under section 216 of the Executive Order described in subsection (a). SEC. 4. NO NET LOSS OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. SEC. 5. NO NET LOSS OF MULTIPLE USE. No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on Federal land that results in a net loss of multiple use or any principal or major use within a State, unless the action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 6. STATE AND CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF MORE THAN 160 ACRES OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 7. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL. The President may not withdraw any Federal land from forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, or disposition under laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials unless the withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 8. LIMITATIONS ON DECLARATIONS OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS. Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Limitations on Declarations.--A declaration under this section shall not apply to a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency.''. <all>

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``30 x 30 Termination Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Federal land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``Federal land'' means-- (i) National Forest System land; (ii) public lands (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702)); (iii) the outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331)); and (iv) Federal land within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States, as established by Presidential Proclamation 5030, dated March 10, 1983 (16 U.S.C. 1453 note). (B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. (2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. SEC. 3. REVOCATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER RELATING TO CONSERVING OUR NATION'S LANDS AND WATERS. (a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7627; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad (February 1, 2021)) shall have no force or effect. (b) Limitation on Funds.--No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any report or program substantially similar to the report or program required under section 216 of the Executive Order described in subsection (a). SEC. 4. NO NET LOSS OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. SEC. 5. NO NET LOSS OF MULTIPLE USE. No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on Federal land that results in a net loss of multiple use or any principal or major use within a State, unless the action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 6. STATE AND CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF MORE THAN 160 ACRES OF NON-FEDERAL LAND. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 7. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL. The President may not withdraw any Federal land from forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, or disposition under laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials unless the withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 8. LIMITATIONS ON DECLARATIONS OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS. Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Limitations on Declarations.--A declaration under this section shall not apply to a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency.''. <all>

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. 2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on Federal land that results in a net loss of multiple use or any principal or major use within a State, unless the action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress. Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Limitations on Declarations.--A declaration under this section shall not apply to a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency.''.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. ( a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. ( a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. 2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on Federal land that results in a net loss of multiple use or any principal or major use within a State, unless the action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress. Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Limitations on Declarations.--A declaration under this section shall not apply to a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency.''.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. ( a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. 2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on Federal land that results in a net loss of multiple use or any principal or major use within a State, unless the action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress. Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Limitations on Declarations.--A declaration under this section shall not apply to a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency.''.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. ( a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. 2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on Federal land that results in a net loss of multiple use or any principal or major use within a State, unless the action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress. Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Limitations on Declarations.--A declaration under this section shall not apply to a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency.''.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. B) Inclusion.--The term ``Federal land'' includes land described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) for which the rights to the surface estate or subsurface estate are owned by a non-Federal entity. ( a) In General.--Section 216 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress.

To preserve access to Federal land, control fires, and for other purposes. 2) Multiple use.--The term ``multiple use'' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (3) Principal or major use.--The term ``principal or major use'' includes domestic livestock grazing, mineral exploration and production, rights-of-way, timber production, commercial fishing, recreational fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and off- highway vehicle use, and other outdoor recreation. No Federal funds may be used to acquire non-Federal land within a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency, unless the Federal agency proposing the acquisition disposes of an equal amount of Federal land within the State or county in which the non-Federal land is located to ensure no net loss of non- Federal land and taxable acreage during the fiscal year in which the proposed acquisition occurs and subsequent fiscal years as a result of the proposed acquisition. No Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out any action on Federal land that results in a net loss of multiple use or any principal or major use within a State, unless the action has been authorized by an Act of Congress. No Federal funds may be used by the head of a Federal agency to acquire more than 160 acres of non-Federal land unless-- (1) the head of the Federal agency has received from the State in which the non-Federal land is located written notice that the State has enacted legislation approving the proposed acquisition; and (2) the proposed acquisition has been authorized by an Act of Congress. Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Limitations on Declarations.--A declaration under this section shall not apply to a State or county in which 15 percent or more of the land is managed by a Federal agency.''.

S.2460

Government Operations and Politics

Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act This bill establishes the Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel, which must recommend to Congress model legislation to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. Such panel terminates 90 days after submitting its final report. (The Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution requires that presidential and vice-presidential candidates gain a majority of electoral votes to win an election. In the event that no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, the Twelfth Amendment requires the House of Representatives to elect the President and the Senate to elect the Vice President, which is known as a contingent election. The Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution allows Congress to establish a process in the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election.)

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL. (a) Establishment.--There is established the ``Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Panel''). (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Panel shall be composed of 6 constitutional experts, of whom-- (A) 1 shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (B) 1 shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (C) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the majority and minority leader of the Senate; (D) 1 shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (E) 1 shall be appointed by minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (F) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (2) Date.--The appointments of the members of the Panel shall be made not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (4) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Panel. (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Panel shall be to recommend to Congress model legislation, which shall provide for an appropriate process, pursuant to section 4 of the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. (d) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which all of the appointments have been made under subsection (b)(2), the Panel shall submit to Congress an interim report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the submission of the interim report under paragraph (1), the Panel shall submit to Congress a final report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (e) Meetings; Information.-- (1) In general.--Meetings of the Panel shall be held at the Law Library of Congress. (2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (f) Funds.-- (1) Compensation of members.--Members of the Panel shall receive no compensation. (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). (g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (2) Records.--Upon termination of the panel, all of its records shall become the records of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. <all>

Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act

A bill to establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election.

Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act

Sen. Portman, Rob

R

OH

This bill establishes the Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel, which must recommend to Congress model legislation to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. Such panel terminates 90 days after submitting its final report. (The Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution requires that presidential and vice-presidential candidates gain a majority of electoral votes to win an election. In the event that no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, the Twelfth Amendment requires the House of Representatives to elect the President and the Senate to elect the Vice President, which is known as a contingent election. The Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution allows Congress to establish a process in the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election.)

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL. (a) Establishment.--There is established the ``Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Panel''). (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Panel shall be composed of 6 constitutional experts, of whom-- (A) 1 shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (B) 1 shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (C) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the majority and minority leader of the Senate; (D) 1 shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (E) 1 shall be appointed by minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (F) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (4) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Panel. (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Panel shall be to recommend to Congress model legislation, which shall provide for an appropriate process, pursuant to section 4 of the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. (d) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which all of the appointments have been made under subsection (b)(2), the Panel shall submit to Congress an interim report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (e) Meetings; Information.-- (1) In general.--Meetings of the Panel shall be held at the Law Library of Congress. (2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (f) Funds.-- (1) Compensation of members.--Members of the Panel shall receive no compensation. (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). (g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (2) Records.--Upon termination of the panel, all of its records shall become the records of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL. (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Panel shall be composed of 6 constitutional experts, of whom-- (A) 1 shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (B) 1 shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (C) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the majority and minority leader of the Senate; (D) 1 shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (E) 1 shall be appointed by minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (F) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (4) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Panel. (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Panel shall be to recommend to Congress model legislation, which shall provide for an appropriate process, pursuant to section 4 of the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. (d) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which all of the appointments have been made under subsection (b)(2), the Panel shall submit to Congress an interim report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (f) Funds.-- (1) Compensation of members.--Members of the Panel shall receive no compensation. (g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (2) Records.--Upon termination of the panel, all of its records shall become the records of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL. (a) Establishment.--There is established the ``Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Panel''). (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Panel shall be composed of 6 constitutional experts, of whom-- (A) 1 shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (B) 1 shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (C) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the majority and minority leader of the Senate; (D) 1 shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (E) 1 shall be appointed by minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (F) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (2) Date.--The appointments of the members of the Panel shall be made not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (4) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Panel. (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Panel shall be to recommend to Congress model legislation, which shall provide for an appropriate process, pursuant to section 4 of the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. (d) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which all of the appointments have been made under subsection (b)(2), the Panel shall submit to Congress an interim report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the submission of the interim report under paragraph (1), the Panel shall submit to Congress a final report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (e) Meetings; Information.-- (1) In general.--Meetings of the Panel shall be held at the Law Library of Congress. (2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (f) Funds.-- (1) Compensation of members.--Members of the Panel shall receive no compensation. (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). (g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (2) Records.--Upon termination of the panel, all of its records shall become the records of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. <all>

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL. (a) Establishment.--There is established the ``Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Panel''). (b) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Panel shall be composed of 6 constitutional experts, of whom-- (A) 1 shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (B) 1 shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (C) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the majority and minority leader of the Senate; (D) 1 shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (E) 1 shall be appointed by minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (F) 1 shall be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the minority leader of the House of Representatives. (2) Date.--The appointments of the members of the Panel shall be made not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (4) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Panel. (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Panel shall be to recommend to Congress model legislation, which shall provide for an appropriate process, pursuant to section 4 of the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution, to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. (d) Reports.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which all of the appointments have been made under subsection (b)(2), the Panel shall submit to Congress an interim report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the submission of the interim report under paragraph (1), the Panel shall submit to Congress a final report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (e) Meetings; Information.-- (1) In general.--Meetings of the Panel shall be held at the Law Library of Congress. (2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (f) Funds.-- (1) Compensation of members.--Members of the Panel shall receive no compensation. (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). (g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (2) Records.--Upon termination of the panel, all of its records shall become the records of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. <all>

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 2) Date.--The appointments of the members of the Panel shall be made not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. ( (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). ( g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the submission of the interim report under paragraph (1), the Panel shall submit to Congress a final report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the submission of the interim report under paragraph (1), the Panel shall submit to Congress a final report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 2) Date.--The appointments of the members of the Panel shall be made not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. ( (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). ( g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the submission of the interim report under paragraph (1), the Panel shall submit to Congress a final report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 2) Date.--The appointments of the members of the Panel shall be made not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. ( (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). ( g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the submission of the interim report under paragraph (1), the Panel shall submit to Congress a final report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 2) Date.--The appointments of the members of the Panel shall be made not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. ( (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). ( g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( (2) Final report.--Not later than 6 months after the submission of the interim report under paragraph (1), the Panel shall submit to Congress a final report containing the Panel's findings, conclusions, and recommendations. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (

To establish a panel of constitutional experts to recommend to Congress an appropriate process for providing for the case of the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. 2) Date.--The appointments of the members of the Panel shall be made not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Vacancy.--Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Panel shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Information.--The Panel may secure from the Law Library of Congress such information as the Panel considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. ( (2) Other funding.--No amounts shall be appropriated for the purposes of this Act, except for any amounts strictly necessary for the Law Library of Congress to execute its responsibilities under subsection (e). ( g) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The panel established under subsection (a) shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the panel submits the final report required under subsection (d)(2). (

H.R.8281

Armed Forces and National Security

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022 This bill extends certain authorities of the Department of Defense (DOD) to adjust basic housing allowances for military housing in certain areas. Specifically, the bill extends to December 31, 2024, DOD's authority to increase the rates of basic housing allowance in areas of a declared major disaster or areas containing one or more military installations that are experiencing a sudden increase in the number of members assigned to the installation. The bill also extends to September 30, 2024, DOD's authority to prescribe a temporary adjustment to basic housing allowance rates if DOD determines the costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the current allowance rates by more than 20%.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas.

Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022

Rep. Williams, Nikema

D

GA

This bill extends certain authorities of the Department of Defense (DOD) to adjust basic housing allowances for military housing in certain areas. Specifically, the bill extends to December 31, 2024, DOD's authority to increase the rates of basic housing allowance in areas of a declared major disaster or areas containing one or more military installations that are experiencing a sudden increase in the number of members assigned to the installation. The bill also extends to September 30, 2024, DOD's authority to prescribe a temporary adjustment to basic housing allowance rates if DOD determines the costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the current allowance rates by more than 20%.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Military Housing Affordability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) In April 2022, the median price for existing home sales increased 14.8 percent from the previous year and 2021 saw year-over-year median price increases as high as 23.6 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. (2) The Military Times, in July 2021, reported, ``A number of service members [are] being forced to pay hundreds of dollars more in rent per month than their housing allowance covers.''. (3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS. Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``2022'' both places it appears and inserting ``2024''. <all>

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 3) In September 2021, the Department of Defense exercised its authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in 56 housing markets for members of the uniformed services who incurred increased housing costs above their current basic allowance for housing rate, in order to ``help ease the financial burden of rising housing costs facing Service members moving to new duty stations or signing new leases''. (

To amend title 37, United States Code, to extend the authority to temporarily adjust the basic allowance for housing in certain areas. 4) In November 2021, the Secretary of Defense approved a temporary basic allowance for housing increase for members in locations where rental prices rose at least 10 percent in 2021. (5) The Secretary of Defense's authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance for housing rates in a military housing area, if the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area differs from the basic allowance for housing rate by more than 20 percent, is set to expire on September 30, 2022. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

H.R.9708

Crime and Law Enforcement

Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act or the FAUCI Act This bill prohibits specified federal officials and employees from (1) serving on the board of any association, corporation, or entity that directly manufacturers or researches certain vaccines after their government employment; and (2) owning, profiting from, or applying for patents for vaccines or medical treatments during their federal employment.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act'' or the ``FAUCI Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST SERVICE BY FORMER EMPLOYEES OF COVERED HEALTH AGENCIES ON BOARDS OF ENTITIES INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF VACCINES. (a) Prohibition Against Service on Boards of Entities.--Title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 207 the following new section: ``Sec. 207A. Prohibition against service by former employees of covered health agencies on boards of entities involved in development and research of vaccines. ``(a) Prohibition Against Service by Former Employees of Covered Health Agencies on Boards of Entities Involved in Development and Research of Vaccines.--Any person who is a top official of a covered health agency of the United States, and who, after the termination of his or her service or employment with the United States, serves as an officer or member of the board of any association, corporation, or entity that directly manufactures or researches covered vaccines shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered health agency.--The term `covered health agency' means any of the following: ``(A) The National Institutes of Health. ``(B) The Food and Drug Administration. ``(C) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(2) Covered vaccines.--The term `covered vaccine' means-- ``(A) a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or ``(B) a vaccine authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. (b) Table of Chapters.--Chapter of 11 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 207 the following: ``Sec. 207A. Prohibition against service by former employees of covered health agencies on boards of entities involved in development and research of vaccines.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST OWNERSHIP OR FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CERTAIN PATENTS. (a) Amendment.--Section 208 of title 18 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Prohibition Against Ownership or Financial Interest in Certain Patents.-- ``(1) In general.--A person who is a top official may not own or profit from a covered patent (or any right or interest in a covered patent), submit an application for a covered patent, (or be included in the application for a covered patent)-- ``(A) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person during the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(B) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(C) in the case of a covered patent for which the top official was issued a patent before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; and ``(D) in the case of a covered patent owned by the top official or a covered patent in which the top official has any right or interest in before the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered patent.--The term `covered patent' means a patent issued by the United States for a vaccine or medical treatment. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. (b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) After federal service.--In the case of patent described under section 208(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under paragraph (1), may not be reassigned, to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. <all>

Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes.

Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act

Rep. Gohmert, Louie

R

TX

This bill prohibits specified federal officials and employees from (1) serving on the board of any association, corporation, or entity that directly manufacturers or researches certain vaccines after their government employment; and (2) owning, profiting from, or applying for patents for vaccines or medical treatments during their federal employment.

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 ``Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act'' or the ``FAUCI Act''. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST SERVICE BY FORMER EMPLOYEES OF COVERED HEALTH AGENCIES ON BOARDS OF ENTITIES INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF VACCINES. ``(B) The Food and Drug Administration. ``(C) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (b) Table of Chapters.--Chapter of 11 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 207 the following: ``Sec. 207A. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. (a) Amendment.--Section 208 of title 18 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Prohibition Against Ownership or Financial Interest in Certain Patents.-- ``(1) In general.--A person who is a top official may not own or profit from a covered patent (or any right or interest in a covered patent), submit an application for a covered patent, (or be included in the application for a covered patent)-- ``(A) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person during the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(B) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(C) in the case of a covered patent for which the top official was issued a patent before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; and ``(D) in the case of a covered patent owned by the top official or a covered patent in which the top official has any right or interest in before the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act'' or the ``FAUCI Act''. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST SERVICE BY FORMER EMPLOYEES OF COVERED HEALTH AGENCIES ON BOARDS OF ENTITIES INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF VACCINES. SEC. 3. (a) Amendment.--Section 208 of title 18 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Prohibition Against Ownership or Financial Interest in Certain Patents.-- ``(1) In general.--A person who is a top official may not own or profit from a covered patent (or any right or interest in a covered patent), submit an application for a covered patent, (or be included in the application for a covered patent)-- ``(A) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person during the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(B) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(C) in the case of a covered patent for which the top official was issued a patent before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; and ``(D) in the case of a covered patent owned by the top official or a covered patent in which the top official has any right or interest in before the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act'' or the ``FAUCI Act''. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST SERVICE BY FORMER EMPLOYEES OF COVERED HEALTH AGENCIES ON BOARDS OF ENTITIES INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF VACCINES. ``(a) Prohibition Against Service by Former Employees of Covered Health Agencies on Boards of Entities Involved in Development and Research of Vaccines.--Any person who is a top official of a covered health agency of the United States, and who, after the termination of his or her service or employment with the United States, serves as an officer or member of the board of any association, corporation, or entity that directly manufactures or researches covered vaccines shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered health agency.--The term `covered health agency' means any of the following: ``(A) The National Institutes of Health. ``(B) The Food and Drug Administration. ``(C) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(2) Covered vaccines.--The term `covered vaccine' means-- ``(A) a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or ``(B) a vaccine authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (b) Table of Chapters.--Chapter of 11 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 207 the following: ``Sec. 207A. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. (a) Amendment.--Section 208 of title 18 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Prohibition Against Ownership or Financial Interest in Certain Patents.-- ``(1) In general.--A person who is a top official may not own or profit from a covered patent (or any right or interest in a covered patent), submit an application for a covered patent, (or be included in the application for a covered patent)-- ``(A) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person during the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(B) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(C) in the case of a covered patent for which the top official was issued a patent before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; and ``(D) in the case of a covered patent owned by the top official or a covered patent in which the top official has any right or interest in before the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act'' or the ``FAUCI Act''. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST SERVICE BY FORMER EMPLOYEES OF COVERED HEALTH AGENCIES ON BOARDS OF ENTITIES INVOLVED IN DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH OF VACCINES. ``(a) Prohibition Against Service by Former Employees of Covered Health Agencies on Boards of Entities Involved in Development and Research of Vaccines.--Any person who is a top official of a covered health agency of the United States, and who, after the termination of his or her service or employment with the United States, serves as an officer or member of the board of any association, corporation, or entity that directly manufactures or researches covered vaccines shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered health agency.--The term `covered health agency' means any of the following: ``(A) The National Institutes of Health. ``(B) The Food and Drug Administration. ``(C) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ``(2) Covered vaccines.--The term `covered vaccine' means-- ``(A) a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or ``(B) a vaccine authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. (b) Table of Chapters.--Chapter of 11 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 207 the following: ``Sec. 207A. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST OWNERSHIP OR FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CERTAIN PATENTS. (a) Amendment.--Section 208 of title 18 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Prohibition Against Ownership or Financial Interest in Certain Patents.-- ``(1) In general.--A person who is a top official may not own or profit from a covered patent (or any right or interest in a covered patent), submit an application for a covered patent, (or be included in the application for a covered patent)-- ``(A) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person during the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(B) in the case of a vaccine or medical treatment invented by the person before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; ``(C) in the case of a covered patent for which the top official was issued a patent before or outside the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official; and ``(D) in the case of a covered patent owned by the top official or a covered patent in which the top official has any right or interest in before the course of employment as a top official, at any point after becoming a top official. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. (b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) After federal service.--In the case of patent described under section 208(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under paragraph (1), may not be reassigned, to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Prohibition Against Service by Former Employees of Covered Health Agencies on Boards of Entities Involved in Development and Research of Vaccines.--Any person who is a top official of a covered health agency of the United States, and who, after the termination of his or her service or employment with the United States, serves as an officer or member of the board of any association, corporation, or entity that directly manufactures or researches covered vaccines shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered health agency.--The term `covered health agency' means any of the following: ``(A) The National Institutes of Health. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. PROHIBITION AGAINST OWNERSHIP OR FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CERTAIN PATENTS. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. (b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 2) After federal service.--In the case of patent described under section 208(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under paragraph (1), may not be reassigned, to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(B) The Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) Covered vaccines.--The term `covered vaccine' means-- ``(A) a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or ``(B) a vaccine authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(B) The Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) Covered vaccines.--The term `covered vaccine' means-- ``(A) a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or ``(B) a vaccine authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Prohibition Against Service by Former Employees of Covered Health Agencies on Boards of Entities Involved in Development and Research of Vaccines.--Any person who is a top official of a covered health agency of the United States, and who, after the termination of his or her service or employment with the United States, serves as an officer or member of the board of any association, corporation, or entity that directly manufactures or researches covered vaccines shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered health agency.--The term `covered health agency' means any of the following: ``(A) The National Institutes of Health. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. PROHIBITION AGAINST OWNERSHIP OR FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CERTAIN PATENTS. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. (b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 2) After federal service.--In the case of patent described under section 208(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under paragraph (1), may not be reassigned, to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(B) The Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) Covered vaccines.--The term `covered vaccine' means-- ``(A) a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or ``(B) a vaccine authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(a) Prohibition Against Service by Former Employees of Covered Health Agencies on Boards of Entities Involved in Development and Research of Vaccines.--Any person who is a top official of a covered health agency of the United States, and who, after the termination of his or her service or employment with the United States, serves as an officer or member of the board of any association, corporation, or entity that directly manufactures or researches covered vaccines shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered health agency.--The term `covered health agency' means any of the following: ``(A) The National Institutes of Health. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. PROHIBITION AGAINST OWNERSHIP OR FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CERTAIN PATENTS. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. (b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 2) After federal service.--In the case of patent described under section 208(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under paragraph (1), may not be reassigned, to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(B) The Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) Covered vaccines.--The term `covered vaccine' means-- ``(A) a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or ``(B) a vaccine authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Assignment of prior patents.-- ``(A) In general.--To comply with paragraph (1), a person who is a top official may assign grant, or convey ownership of a covered patent, or any rights or interest in a covered patent, to another person, before becoming a top official. ``(B) After federal service.--In the case of a covered patent described under paragraph (1)(A), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under subparagraph (A), may not be reassigned to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 2) After federal service.--In the case of patent described under section 208(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under paragraph (1), may not be reassigned, to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(2) Covered vaccines.--The term `covered vaccine' means-- ``(A) a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; or ``(B) a vaccine authorized for emergency use under section 564 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. ``(B) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(i) Each officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(ii) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of covered vaccines, and for other purposes. ``(3) Top official.--The term `top official' means-- ``(A) any officer or employee in the executive branch who occupies a position classified at or above GS-13 of the General Schedule or, in the case of positions not under the General Schedule, for which the rate of basic pay is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay payable for GS-13 of the General Schedule; or ``(B) any employee of the Federal Government who directly or indirectly has input or any authority to determine or help determine the authorization for use or emergency use authorization of vaccines.''. ( (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to an individual whose service or employment with the United States terminates on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Prior Patents.-- (1) In general.--To comply with section 208 of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), a top official that owns, or is profiting from, any patent for a vaccine or medical treatment (or any right or interest in such a patent), may assign grant, or convey ownership of the patent, or any rights or interest in the patent, to another person, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( 2) After federal service.--In the case of patent described under section 208(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), any rights or interest in the patent that are assigned, granted, or conveyed under paragraph (1), may not be reassigned, to the top official after such individual ceases to be a top official.

S.3095

Government Operations and Politics

Having Employees Return to Duty Act of 2021 or the HERD Act of 2021 This bill addresses federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043 (requiring COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees). Specifically, the bill requires each federal agency, with respect to each agency employee who has complied with such order, to require the employee to work from that employee's duty station and to work the hours required as of February 15, 2020. If such an employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of that date, that requirement shall apply to the employee with respect to duty station and hours of the individual who occupied that position as of that date. An agency may implement different policies than, or supplemental policies to, those requirements, including by requiring social distancing at a particular work site, if the agency finds that (1) there is substantial transmission of COVID-19 within a community in which such requirements would otherwise be carried out, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (2) implementing those different or supplemental policies will not degrade the level of service that the agency provides to the public.

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Having Employees Return to Duty Act of 2021'' or the ``HERD Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the terms ``agency'' and ``employee'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Executive Order, except that the term ``agency'' does not include the Department of Defense; (2) the term ``covered employee'' means an employee who has complied with the requirements of the Executive Order; and (3) the term ``Executive Order'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). (b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (3) Significant community spread.--The head of an agency may implement different policies than, or supplemental policies to, the requirements under paragraph (1), including by requiring social distancing at a particular work site, if the agency head finds that-- (A) there is substantial transmission of COVID-19 within a community in which the requirements of that paragraph would otherwise be carried out, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (B) implementing those different or supplemental policies will not degrade the level of service that the agency provides to the public. <all>

HERD Act of 2021

A bill to address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes.

HERD Act of 2021 Having Employees Return to Duty Act of 2021

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M.

R

WY

This bill addresses federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043 (requiring COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees). Specifically, the bill requires each federal agency, with respect to each agency employee who has complied with such order, to require the employee to work from that employee's duty station and to work the hours required as of February 15, 2020. If such an employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of that date, that requirement shall apply to the employee with respect to duty station and hours of the individual who occupied that position as of that date. An agency may implement different policies than, or supplemental policies to, those requirements, including by requiring social distancing at a particular work site, if the agency finds that (1) there is substantial transmission of COVID-19 within a community in which such requirements would otherwise be carried out, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (2) implementing those different or supplemental policies will not degrade the level of service that the agency provides to the public.

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Having Employees Return to Duty Act of 2021'' or the ``HERD Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the terms ``agency'' and ``employee'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Executive Order, except that the term ``agency'' does not include the Department of Defense; (2) the term ``covered employee'' means an employee who has complied with the requirements of the Executive Order; and (3) the term ``Executive Order'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). (b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (3) Significant community spread.--The head of an agency may implement different policies than, or supplemental policies to, the requirements under paragraph (1), including by requiring social distancing at a particular work site, if the agency head finds that-- (A) there is substantial transmission of COVID-19 within a community in which the requirements of that paragraph would otherwise be carried out, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (B) implementing those different or supplemental policies will not degrade the level of service that the agency provides to the public. <all>

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Having Employees Return to Duty Act of 2021'' or the ``HERD Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the terms ``agency'' and ``employee'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Executive Order, except that the term ``agency'' does not include the Department of Defense; (2) the term ``covered employee'' means an employee who has complied with the requirements of the Executive Order; and (3) the term ``Executive Order'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). (b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (3) Significant community spread.--The head of an agency may implement different policies than, or supplemental policies to, the requirements under paragraph (1), including by requiring social distancing at a particular work site, if the agency head finds that-- (A) there is substantial transmission of COVID-19 within a community in which the requirements of that paragraph would otherwise be carried out, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (B) implementing those different or supplemental policies will not degrade the level of service that the agency provides to the public. <all>

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Having Employees Return to Duty Act of 2021'' or the ``HERD Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the terms ``agency'' and ``employee'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Executive Order, except that the term ``agency'' does not include the Department of Defense; (2) the term ``covered employee'' means an employee who has complied with the requirements of the Executive Order; and (3) the term ``Executive Order'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). (b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (3) Significant community spread.--The head of an agency may implement different policies than, or supplemental policies to, the requirements under paragraph (1), including by requiring social distancing at a particular work site, if the agency head finds that-- (A) there is substantial transmission of COVID-19 within a community in which the requirements of that paragraph would otherwise be carried out, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (B) implementing those different or supplemental policies will not degrade the level of service that the agency provides to the public. <all>

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Having Employees Return to Duty Act of 2021'' or the ``HERD Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the terms ``agency'' and ``employee'' have the meanings given the terms in section 3 of the Executive Order, except that the term ``agency'' does not include the Department of Defense; (2) the term ``covered employee'' means an employee who has complied with the requirements of the Executive Order; and (3) the term ``Executive Order'' means Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees). (b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (3) Significant community spread.--The head of an agency may implement different policies than, or supplemental policies to, the requirements under paragraph (1), including by requiring social distancing at a particular work site, if the agency head finds that-- (A) there is substantial transmission of COVID-19 within a community in which the requirements of that paragraph would otherwise be carried out, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (B) implementing those different or supplemental policies will not degrade the level of service that the agency provides to the public. <all>

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (

To address Federal employees who comply with Executive Order 14043, and for other purposes. b) Requirement.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall, with respect to each covered employee employed by the agency, require the covered employee to work from the duty station of the covered employee, and to work the hours worked by the covered employee, as of February 15, 2020. (2) Newly hired employees.--If a covered employee was not employed by the applicable agency as of February 15, 2020, the requirements under paragraph (1) shall apply to the covered employee with respect to the duty station and hours of the individual who occupied the position of the covered employee, as of that date. (

H.R.5056

Taxation

This bill allows a new tax credit for carriage of qualified independent programmers by eligible distributors and multichannel video programming distributors based on license fees and the number of subscribers. The bill defines eligible distributor as any person engaged in the trade or business of a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor and any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. The term multchannel video programming distributor is defined in federal regulations as any entity engaged in the business of making available for purchase, by subscribers or customers, multiple channels of video programming. Such entities include, but are not limited to, a cable operator, a BRS/EBS provider, a direct broadcast satellite service, a television receive-only satellite program distributor, and a satellite master antenna television system operator, as well as buying groups or agents of all such entities. The bill defines qualified independent programmer as a U.S.-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, and includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 45U. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS CREDIT. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(b) Maximum Credit.--The credit determined under this section with respect to any eligible distributor for any taxable year shall not exceed the product of-- ``(1) $0.10, multiplied by ``(2) 3 times the average number of subscribers of the eligible distributor on days during such taxable year. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(2) Agreement for qualifying carriage.--The term `agreement for qualifying carriage' means a written agreement between an eligible distributor and a qualified independent programmer that provides for new or expanded carriage of a qualified independent programmer to at least 40 percent of a subscriber base and which requires the eligible distributor to pay a license fee to the qualified independent programmer. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. ``(4) Cable programmer.--The term `cable programmer' means WarnerMedia LLC, The Walt Disney Company, News Corporation, CBSViacom, Inc., Discovery, Inc., Comcast and their managed or controlled subsidiaries, successors, and assigns. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. ``(6) Socially disadvantaged.--The term `socially disadvantaged' with respect to an individual means that the individual has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of the identity of the individual as a member of a group without regard to the individual qualities of the individual. ``(d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount to the extent that such amount is allowed as a credit under this section.''. (b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Carriage of Independent Programmers Credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors.

Rep. Clarke, Yvette D.

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NY

This bill allows a new tax credit for carriage of qualified independent programmers by eligible distributors and multichannel video programming distributors based on license fees and the number of subscribers. The bill defines eligible distributor as any person engaged in the trade or business of a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor and any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. The term multchannel video programming distributor is defined in federal regulations as any entity engaged in the business of making available for purchase, by subscribers or customers, multiple channels of video programming. Such entities include, but are not limited to, a cable operator, a BRS/EBS provider, a direct broadcast satellite service, a television receive-only satellite program distributor, and a satellite master antenna television system operator, as well as buying groups or agents of all such entities. The bill defines qualified independent programmer as a U.S.-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, and includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS CREDIT. ``(b) Maximum Credit.--The credit determined under this section with respect to any eligible distributor for any taxable year shall not exceed the product of-- ``(1) $0.10, multiplied by ``(2) 3 times the average number of subscribers of the eligible distributor on days during such taxable year. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(4) Cable programmer.--The term `cable programmer' means WarnerMedia LLC, The Walt Disney Company, News Corporation, CBSViacom, Inc., Discovery, Inc., Comcast and their managed or controlled subsidiaries, successors, and assigns. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. ``(6) Socially disadvantaged.--The term `socially disadvantaged' with respect to an individual means that the individual has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of the identity of the individual as a member of a group without regard to the individual qualities of the individual. ``(d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount to the extent that such amount is allowed as a credit under this section.''. (b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. 45U. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS CREDIT. ``(b) Maximum Credit.--The credit determined under this section with respect to any eligible distributor for any taxable year shall not exceed the product of-- ``(1) $0.10, multiplied by ``(2) 3 times the average number of subscribers of the eligible distributor on days during such taxable year. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(4) Cable programmer.--The term `cable programmer' means WarnerMedia LLC, The Walt Disney Company, News Corporation, CBSViacom, Inc., Discovery, Inc., Comcast and their managed or controlled subsidiaries, successors, and assigns. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. ``(6) Socially disadvantaged.--The term `socially disadvantaged' with respect to an individual means that the individual has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of the identity of the individual as a member of a group without regard to the individual qualities of the individual. ``(d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount to the extent that such amount is allowed as a credit under this section.''. 45U. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 45U. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS CREDIT. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(b) Maximum Credit.--The credit determined under this section with respect to any eligible distributor for any taxable year shall not exceed the product of-- ``(1) $0.10, multiplied by ``(2) 3 times the average number of subscribers of the eligible distributor on days during such taxable year. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(2) Agreement for qualifying carriage.--The term `agreement for qualifying carriage' means a written agreement between an eligible distributor and a qualified independent programmer that provides for new or expanded carriage of a qualified independent programmer to at least 40 percent of a subscriber base and which requires the eligible distributor to pay a license fee to the qualified independent programmer. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. ``(4) Cable programmer.--The term `cable programmer' means WarnerMedia LLC, The Walt Disney Company, News Corporation, CBSViacom, Inc., Discovery, Inc., Comcast and their managed or controlled subsidiaries, successors, and assigns. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. ``(6) Socially disadvantaged.--The term `socially disadvantaged' with respect to an individual means that the individual has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of the identity of the individual as a member of a group without regard to the individual qualities of the individual. ``(d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount to the extent that such amount is allowed as a credit under this section.''. (b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Carriage of Independent Programmers Credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 45U. CARRIAGE OF INDEPENDENT PROGRAMMERS CREDIT. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(b) Maximum Credit.--The credit determined under this section with respect to any eligible distributor for any taxable year shall not exceed the product of-- ``(1) $0.10, multiplied by ``(2) 3 times the average number of subscribers of the eligible distributor on days during such taxable year. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(2) Agreement for qualifying carriage.--The term `agreement for qualifying carriage' means a written agreement between an eligible distributor and a qualified independent programmer that provides for new or expanded carriage of a qualified independent programmer to at least 40 percent of a subscriber base and which requires the eligible distributor to pay a license fee to the qualified independent programmer. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. ``(4) Cable programmer.--The term `cable programmer' means WarnerMedia LLC, The Walt Disney Company, News Corporation, CBSViacom, Inc., Discovery, Inc., Comcast and their managed or controlled subsidiaries, successors, and assigns. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. ``(6) Socially disadvantaged.--The term `socially disadvantaged' with respect to an individual means that the individual has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of the identity of the individual as a member of a group without regard to the individual qualities of the individual. ``(d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for any amount to the extent that such amount is allowed as a credit under this section.''. (b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 45U. Carriage of Independent Programmers Credit.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. ``(5) License fees.--Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, in the case of an agreement for qualifying carriage which is net effective rate positive for the qualified independent programmer, the appropriate amount shall be treated as a license fee paid by the eligible distributor to the qualified independent programmer. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenses made or incurred after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--For purposes of section 38, in the case of any eligible distributor, the carriage of independent programmers credit determined under this section for the taxable year is, with respect to each agreement for qualifying carriage entered into by such eligible distributor, the lesser of-- ``(1) the net license fees paid or incurred by such eligible distributor during such taxable year under such agreement for qualifying carriage, or ``(2) the product of $0.10 multiplied by the number of subscribers per month to which carriage is provided under such agreement. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors. ``(c) Definitions and Special Rules.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Eligible distributor.--The term `eligible distributor' means-- ``(A) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a qualified distributor or multichannel video programming distributor, as such term is defined in section 76.1000 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) any person engaged in the trade or business of being a virtual multichannel video programming distributor. ``(3) Qualified independent programmer.--The term `qualified independent programmer'-- ``(A) means a United States-based person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale distribution of three or fewer television channels in which no multichannel video programming distributor, cable programmer, or broadcast network has attributable interest, as such term is defined by section 1000(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and ``(B) includes rural, women, socially disadvantaged, and minority-owned programmers. b) Credit Made Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b) of section 38 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 carriage of independent programmers credit determined under section 45U.''. ( (

S.2384

Finance and Financial Sector

Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $25.00 gold coins, $2.50 silver coins, 25 cent clad coins, and proof silver $2.50 coins in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States. The designs of the coins shall be emblematic of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America and celebrate 250 years of our nation. On each coin there shall be Treasury may issue coins under this bill only during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026. All sales of coins issued shall include a surcharge as prescribed by this bill. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of the U.S. National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the semiquincentennial commemoration.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) July 4, 1776, was the date on which the unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America was passed, declaring the Nation as independent. (2) July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of us declaring our independence. (3) It is common practice to celebrate moments such as this in the history of our country through the minting of a commemorative coin. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (2) $2.50 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $2.50 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. (3) 25 cent clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 quarter dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 5.67 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.955 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for quarter dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (4) Proof silver $2.50 coins.--The Secretary shall mint and issue not more than 100,000 proof silver $2.50 coins, each of which shall-- (A) weigh 5 ounces; (B) have a diameter of 3 inches; and (C) contain .999 fine 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. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. SEC. 4. DESIGNS OF COINS. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America and celebrate 250 years of our Nation. (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 years ``1776-2026''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Semiquincentennial Commission, the America 250 Foundation, and the Commission of Fine Arts; 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) Mint Facilities.--Only 1 facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026. SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued 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) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) 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 as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the gold coins. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the silver coins. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. (4) A surcharge of $50 per coin for the $2.50 5 ounce proof silver coins. (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 America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of America's National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the United States Semiquincentennial commemoration. (c) Audits.--The America 250 Foundation 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. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7(b) until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. <all>

Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act

A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States.

Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Sen. Toomey, Patrick

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PA

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue $25.00 gold coins, $2.50 silver coins, 25 cent clad coins, and proof silver $2.50 coins in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States. The designs of the coins shall be emblematic of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America and celebrate 250 years of our nation. On each coin there shall be Treasury may issue coins under this bill only during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026. All sales of coins issued shall include a surcharge as prescribed by this bill. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of the U.S. National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the semiquincentennial commemoration.

2. FINDINGS. (2) July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of us declaring our independence. (3) It is common practice to celebrate moments such as this in the history of our country through the minting of a commemorative coin. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (4) Proof silver $2.50 coins.--The Secretary shall mint and issue not more than 100,000 proof silver $2.50 coins, each of which shall-- (A) weigh 5 ounces; (B) have a diameter of 3 inches; and (C) contain .999 fine 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. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. 4. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America and celebrate 250 years of our Nation. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. SURCHARGES. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7(b) until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.

2. FINDINGS. (2) July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of us declaring our independence. (3) It is common practice to celebrate moments such as this in the history of our country through the minting of a commemorative coin. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (4) Proof silver $2.50 coins.--The Secretary shall mint and issue not more than 100,000 proof silver $2.50 coins, each of which shall-- (A) weigh 5 ounces; (B) have a diameter of 3 inches; and (C) contain .999 fine 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. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. 4. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America and celebrate 250 years of our Nation. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. SURCHARGES. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. SEC. 8. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7(b) until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, 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. 2. FINDINGS. (2) July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of us declaring our independence. (3) It is common practice to celebrate moments such as this in the history of our country through the minting of a commemorative coin. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (4) Proof silver $2.50 coins.--The Secretary shall mint and issue not more than 100,000 proof silver $2.50 coins, each of which shall-- (A) weigh 5 ounces; (B) have a diameter of 3 inches; and (C) contain .999 fine 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. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. 4. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America and celebrate 250 years of our Nation. (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 years ``1776-2026''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Semiquincentennial Commission, the America 250 Foundation, and the Commission of Fine Arts; 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. (b) Mint Facilities.--Only 1 facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026. 6. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. SURCHARGES. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. (c) Audits.--The America 250 Foundation 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. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7(b) until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, 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 ``Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) July 4, 1776, was the date on which the unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America was passed, declaring the Nation as independent. (2) July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of us declaring our independence. (3) It is common practice to celebrate moments such as this in the history of our country through the minting of a commemorative coin. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (2) $2.50 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $2.50 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. (3) 25 cent clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 quarter dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 5.67 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.955 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for quarter dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (4) Proof silver $2.50 coins.--The Secretary shall mint and issue not more than 100,000 proof silver $2.50 coins, each of which shall-- (A) weigh 5 ounces; (B) have a diameter of 3 inches; and (C) contain .999 fine 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. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. 4. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States of America and celebrate 250 years of our Nation. (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 years ``1776-2026''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Semiquincentennial Commission, the America 250 Foundation, and the Commission of Fine Arts; 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. (b) Mint Facilities.--Only 1 facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins under this Act only during the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026. 6. (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the gold coins. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. (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 America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of America's National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the United States Semiquincentennial commemoration. (c) Audits.--The America 250 Foundation 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. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7(b) until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( (3) 25 cent clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 quarter dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 5.67 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.955 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for quarter dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) 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. ( (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 years ``1776-2026''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the gold coins. ( (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 coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( 2) $2.50 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $2.50 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. ( (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. ( d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( 3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. ( 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 America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of America's National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the United States Semiquincentennial commemoration. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( 2) $2.50 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $2.50 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. ( (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. ( d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( 3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. ( 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 America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of America's National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the United States Semiquincentennial commemoration. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( (3) 25 cent clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 quarter dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 5.67 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.955 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for quarter dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) 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. ( (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 years ``1776-2026''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the gold coins. ( (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 coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( 2) $2.50 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $2.50 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. ( (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. ( d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( 3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. ( 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 America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of America's National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the United States Semiquincentennial commemoration. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( (3) 25 cent clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 quarter dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 5.67 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.955 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for quarter dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) 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. ( (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 years ``1776-2026''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the gold coins. ( (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 coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( 2) $2.50 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $2.50 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. ( (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. ( d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( 3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. ( 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 America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of America's National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the United States Semiquincentennial commemoration. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( (3) 25 cent clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 quarter dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 5.67 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.955 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for quarter dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) 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. ( (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 years ``1776-2026''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. ( a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the gold coins. ( (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 coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( 2) $2.50 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $2.50 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. ( (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. ( d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent, market based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b) that the mintage levels described under this subsection are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( 3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the quarter dollar coins. ( 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 America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of America's National Park System and its related areas, as a legacy of the United States Semiquincentennial commemoration. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States. a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States: (1) $25.00 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $25.00 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. ( ( ( (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( 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.

H.R.1369

Taxation

American Space Commerce Act of 2021 This bill allows a special allowance for bonus depreciation for qualified domestic space launch property and extends the termination of such allowance until the end of 2032. The bill defines qualified domestic space launch property as property placed in service before January 1, 2033, that is (1) a space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from the United States, or (2) other property or equipment placed in service to facilitate a space launch from the United States.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Space Commerce Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The United States is the only nation with a competitive commercial space launch industry. (2) A robust domestic launch industry and capability is crucial to the United States' continuing economic, national security, scientific, and exploration leadership. (3) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers benefit national security and the national economy, earth and space science, and human spaceflight, and are enablers of the global space economy. (4) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers are used for virtually all United States national security payloads, and therefore, are indispensable to the security of the United States, as well as its allies and friends. (5) Multiple American companies are developing small launch vehicles to compete in the domestic and international commercial launch market. These companies are financed predominately by private capital, are independently developing capabilities, and are primarily serving commercial customers. (6) Several foreign governments have taken notice of U.S. market growth and have begun to fund their own vehicles to compete within the same market. While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. (7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. (8) The report further adds, ``China has already succeeded in undercutting some U.S. and other foreign launch and satellite providers in the international market, threatening to hollow out these countries' space industrial bases''. (9) China announced a plan to advance its Space ambitions by creating a Space Economic Zone to generate $10 trillion annually. (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. (11) A strong domestic space launch industry is in the national security interest of the United States. (12) Foreign launch providers are heavily subsidized by their governments and use these subsidies to intentionally price below cost in an effort to undercut American competition, materially harming the American industrial base. (13) Increased use of United States-manufactured commercial launch vehicles launched in the United States by United States launch service providers should be encouraged. (14) Congress supports continued United States leadership in space. SEC. 3. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC SPACE LAUNCH PROPERTY. (a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (III), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is qualified domestic space launch property (as defined in paragraph (11)),''. (b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' and inserting ``before January 1, 2027 (in the case of qualified domestic space launch property, before January 1, 2033).''. (2) Application of applicable percentage.--Section 168(k)(6) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Rule for qualified domestic space launch property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is qualified domestic space launch property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, and before January 1, 2033, 100 percent.''. (c) Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property Defined.--Section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(11) Qualified domestic space launch property defined.-- For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified domestic space launch property' means property placed in service before January 1, 2033, that is-- ``(i) a space transportation vehicle or payload (as such terms are defined in section 50101 of title 51, United States Code) that is launched from the United States, or ``(ii) other property or equipment placed in service for the purpose of facilitating a space launch from the United States. ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2023. <all>

American Space Commerce Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes.

American Space Commerce Act of 2021

Rep. Posey, Bill

R

FL

This bill allows a special allowance for bonus depreciation for qualified domestic space launch property and extends the termination of such allowance until the end of 2032. The bill defines qualified domestic space launch property as property placed in service before January 1, 2033, that is (1) a space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from the United States, or (2) other property or equipment placed in service to facilitate a space launch from the United States.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Space Commerce Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. These companies are financed predominately by private capital, are independently developing capabilities, and are primarily serving commercial customers. (6) Several foreign governments have taken notice of U.S. market growth and have begun to fund their own vehicles to compete within the same market. While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. (7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. (9) China announced a plan to advance its Space ambitions by creating a Space Economic Zone to generate $10 trillion annually. (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. (12) Foreign launch providers are heavily subsidized by their governments and use these subsidies to intentionally price below cost in an effort to undercut American competition, materially harming the American industrial base. (13) Increased use of United States-manufactured commercial launch vehicles launched in the United States by United States launch service providers should be encouraged. SEC. 3. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC SPACE LAUNCH PROPERTY. (a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (III), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is qualified domestic space launch property (as defined in paragraph (11)),''. (b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2023.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Space Commerce Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (6) Several foreign governments have taken notice of U.S. market growth and have begun to fund their own vehicles to compete within the same market. While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. (7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. (13) Increased use of United States-manufactured commercial launch vehicles launched in the United States by United States launch service providers should be encouraged. SEC. 3. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC SPACE LAUNCH PROPERTY. (a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (III), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is qualified domestic space launch property (as defined in paragraph (11)),''. (b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2023.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Space Commerce Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) A robust domestic launch industry and capability is crucial to the United States' continuing economic, national security, scientific, and exploration leadership. (3) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers benefit national security and the national economy, earth and space science, and human spaceflight, and are enablers of the global space economy. These companies are financed predominately by private capital, are independently developing capabilities, and are primarily serving commercial customers. (6) Several foreign governments have taken notice of U.S. market growth and have begun to fund their own vehicles to compete within the same market. While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. (7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. (8) The report further adds, ``China has already succeeded in undercutting some U.S. and other foreign launch and satellite providers in the international market, threatening to hollow out these countries' space industrial bases''. (9) China announced a plan to advance its Space ambitions by creating a Space Economic Zone to generate $10 trillion annually. (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. (12) Foreign launch providers are heavily subsidized by their governments and use these subsidies to intentionally price below cost in an effort to undercut American competition, materially harming the American industrial base. (13) Increased use of United States-manufactured commercial launch vehicles launched in the United States by United States launch service providers should be encouraged. (14) Congress supports continued United States leadership in space. SEC. 3. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC SPACE LAUNCH PROPERTY. (a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (III), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is qualified domestic space launch property (as defined in paragraph (11)),''. (b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' and inserting ``before January 1, 2027 (in the case of qualified domestic space launch property, before January 1, 2033).''. (2) Application of applicable percentage.--Section 168(k)(6) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Rule for qualified domestic space launch property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is qualified domestic space launch property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, and before January 1, 2033, 100 percent.''. ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2023.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Space Commerce Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The United States is the only nation with a competitive commercial space launch industry. (2) A robust domestic launch industry and capability is crucial to the United States' continuing economic, national security, scientific, and exploration leadership. (3) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers benefit national security and the national economy, earth and space science, and human spaceflight, and are enablers of the global space economy. (4) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers are used for virtually all United States national security payloads, and therefore, are indispensable to the security of the United States, as well as its allies and friends. (5) Multiple American companies are developing small launch vehicles to compete in the domestic and international commercial launch market. These companies are financed predominately by private capital, are independently developing capabilities, and are primarily serving commercial customers. (6) Several foreign governments have taken notice of U.S. market growth and have begun to fund their own vehicles to compete within the same market. While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. (7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. (8) The report further adds, ``China has already succeeded in undercutting some U.S. and other foreign launch and satellite providers in the international market, threatening to hollow out these countries' space industrial bases''. (9) China announced a plan to advance its Space ambitions by creating a Space Economic Zone to generate $10 trillion annually. (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. (11) A strong domestic space launch industry is in the national security interest of the United States. (12) Foreign launch providers are heavily subsidized by their governments and use these subsidies to intentionally price below cost in an effort to undercut American competition, materially harming the American industrial base. (13) Increased use of United States-manufactured commercial launch vehicles launched in the United States by United States launch service providers should be encouraged. (14) Congress supports continued United States leadership in space. SEC. 3. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUALIFIED DOMESTIC SPACE LAUNCH PROPERTY. (a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (III), by striking ``or'' at the end of subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is qualified domestic space launch property (as defined in paragraph (11)),''. (b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' and inserting ``before January 1, 2027 (in the case of qualified domestic space launch property, before January 1, 2033).''. (2) Application of applicable percentage.--Section 168(k)(6) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(D) Rule for qualified domestic space launch property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is qualified domestic space launch property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, and before January 1, 2033, 100 percent.''. (c) Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property Defined.--Section 168(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(11) Qualified domestic space launch property defined.-- For purposes of this subsection-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified domestic space launch property' means property placed in service before January 1, 2033, that is-- ``(i) a space transportation vehicle or payload (as such terms are defined in section 50101 of title 51, United States Code) that is launched from the United States, or ``(ii) other property or equipment placed in service for the purpose of facilitating a space launch from the United States. ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2023. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 4) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers are used for virtually all United States national security payloads, and therefore, are indispensable to the security of the United States, as well as its allies and friends. ( While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. ( 10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( (14) Congress supports continued United States leadership in space. b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 3) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers benefit national security and the national economy, earth and space science, and human spaceflight, and are enablers of the global space economy. ( 7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. ( (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 3) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers benefit national security and the national economy, earth and space science, and human spaceflight, and are enablers of the global space economy. ( 7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. ( (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 4) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers are used for virtually all United States national security payloads, and therefore, are indispensable to the security of the United States, as well as its allies and friends. ( While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. ( 10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( (14) Congress supports continued United States leadership in space. b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 3) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers benefit national security and the national economy, earth and space science, and human spaceflight, and are enablers of the global space economy. ( 7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. ( (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 4) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers are used for virtually all United States national security payloads, and therefore, are indispensable to the security of the United States, as well as its allies and friends. ( While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. ( 10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( (14) Congress supports continued United States leadership in space. b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 3) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers benefit national security and the national economy, earth and space science, and human spaceflight, and are enablers of the global space economy. ( 7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. ( (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 4) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers are used for virtually all United States national security payloads, and therefore, are indispensable to the security of the United States, as well as its allies and friends. ( While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. ( 10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( (14) Congress supports continued United States leadership in space. b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 3) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers benefit national security and the national economy, earth and space science, and human spaceflight, and are enablers of the global space economy. ( 7) The 2019 Report to Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission stated, ``China is taking steps to establish a commanding position in the commercial launch and satellite sectors relying in part on aggressive state-backed financing that foreign market-driven companies cannot match''. ( (10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide bonus depreciation for certain space launch expenditures, and for other purposes. 4) Commercial space launch vehicles manufactured and launched in the United States by United States launch service providers are used for virtually all United States national security payloads, and therefore, are indispensable to the security of the United States, as well as its allies and friends. ( While some of these international vehicles are putatively ``private,'' most benefit from subsidies or developmental support from their national governments. ( 10) The U.S. commercial launch industry, whose viability the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense depend on to launch critical national assets, is forced to compete with state-backed launch enterprises across the globe whose launch providers are not required to be profitable. ( (14) Congress supports continued United States leadership in space. b) Extension of Termination of Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Domestic Space Launch Property.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``before January 1, 2027.'' ``(B) Special rule for space launches from aircraft.--A space transportation vehicle or payload that is launched from an aircraft shall be considered to be launched from the United States if, and only if, such space transportation vehicle or payload is-- ``(i) substantially manufactured within the United States, as determined by the Secretary, and ``(ii) launched from an aircraft on a flight that originated from United States soil. ``(C) United states.--The term `United States' includes the possessions of the United States.''. (

S.3945

Finance and Financial Sector

Restoring Shareholder Transparency Act of 2022 This bill limits corporate shareholder proposals and revises proxy voting protocols for shareholders. Current shareholder proposal rules address who is eligible to submit shareholder proposals for a vote and the dissemination of information to voters through a proxy statement. Under the bill, a company is not required to comply with these shareholder proposal rules. Instead, a company may opt-in to these rules. The bill also revises these rules to require a shareholder hold at least 1% of the market value of the company's securities in order to submit a shareholder proposal. Under current rules, a shareholder's ability to submit a proposal depends upon the dollar amount of shares held and the length of time the shares have been held. It also revises these rules to provide that a company's allowed bases for exclusion of a proposal apply without regard to whether the proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. Under current guidance, a shareholder proposal may overcome a company's exclusion if the proposal is of social policy significance. Finally, the bill generally prohibits proxy voting advice furnished by a person who provides such advice for a fee.

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring Shareholder Transparency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROXIES. Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) For the purposes of this subsection, soliciting any proxy or consent or authorization in respect of a security-- ``(A) includes the furnishing of a form of proxy or other communication to a holder of the security under circumstances reasonably calculated to result in the procurement, withholding, or revocation of a proxy, including any proxy voting advice that-- ``(i) makes a recommendation to the security holder as to the vote, consent, or authorization of the security holder on a specific matter for which the approval of the security holder is solicited; and ``(ii) is furnished by a person that-- ``(I) markets the expertise of the person as a provider of such proxy voting advice, separately from other forms of investment advice; and ``(II) sells such proxy voting advice for a fee; and ``(B) does not include the furnishing of any proxy voting advice by a person that furnishes such advice only in response to an unprompted request.''. SEC. 3. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 6(b) (15 U.S.C. 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange.''; and (2) in section 14 (15 U.S.C. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. (b) Bases for Exclusion.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, to provide that all of the bases for exclusion of a proposal under that provision shall apply without regard to whether the proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities.''; and (2) by striking clause (vi). <all>

Restoring Shareholder Transparency Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes.

Restoring Shareholder Transparency Act of 2022

Sen. Hagerty, Bill

R

TN

This bill limits corporate shareholder proposals and revises proxy voting protocols for shareholders. Current shareholder proposal rules address who is eligible to submit shareholder proposals for a vote and the dissemination of information to voters through a proxy statement. Under the bill, a company is not required to comply with these shareholder proposal rules. Instead, a company may opt-in to these rules. The bill also revises these rules to require a shareholder hold at least 1% of the market value of the company's securities in order to submit a shareholder proposal. Under current rules, a shareholder's ability to submit a proposal depends upon the dollar amount of shares held and the length of time the shares have been held. It also revises these rules to provide that a company's allowed bases for exclusion of a proposal apply without regard to whether the proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. Under current guidance, a shareholder proposal may overcome a company's exclusion if the proposal is of social policy significance. Finally, the bill generally prohibits proxy voting advice furnished by a person who provides such advice for a fee.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring Shareholder Transparency Act of 2022''. 2. PROXIES. Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) For the purposes of this subsection, soliciting any proxy or consent or authorization in respect of a security-- ``(A) includes the furnishing of a form of proxy or other communication to a holder of the security under circumstances reasonably calculated to result in the procurement, withholding, or revocation of a proxy, including any proxy voting advice that-- ``(i) makes a recommendation to the security holder as to the vote, consent, or authorization of the security holder on a specific matter for which the approval of the security holder is solicited; and ``(ii) is furnished by a person that-- ``(I) markets the expertise of the person as a provider of such proxy voting advice, separately from other forms of investment advice; and ``(II) sells such proxy voting advice for a fee; and ``(B) does not include the furnishing of any proxy voting advice by a person that furnishes such advice only in response to an unprompted request.''. SEC. 3. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. 78a et seq.) 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. (b) Bases for Exclusion.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, to provide that all of the bases for exclusion of a proposal under that provision shall apply without regard to whether the proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. ''; and (2) by striking clause (vi).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring Shareholder Transparency Act of 2022''. 2. PROXIES. Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) For the purposes of this subsection, soliciting any proxy or consent or authorization in respect of a security-- ``(A) includes the furnishing of a form of proxy or other communication to a holder of the security under circumstances reasonably calculated to result in the procurement, withholding, or revocation of a proxy, including any proxy voting advice that-- ``(i) makes a recommendation to the security holder as to the vote, consent, or authorization of the security holder on a specific matter for which the approval of the security holder is solicited; and ``(ii) is furnished by a person that-- ``(I) markets the expertise of the person as a provider of such proxy voting advice, separately from other forms of investment advice; and ``(II) sells such proxy voting advice for a fee; and ``(B) does not include the furnishing of any proxy voting advice by a person that furnishes such advice only in response to an unprompted request.''. SEC. 3. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. 78a et seq.) 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. (b) Bases for Exclusion.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, to provide that all of the bases for exclusion of a proposal under that provision shall apply without regard to whether the proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. ''; and (2) by striking clause (vi).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring Shareholder Transparency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROXIES. Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) For the purposes of this subsection, soliciting any proxy or consent or authorization in respect of a security-- ``(A) includes the furnishing of a form of proxy or other communication to a holder of the security under circumstances reasonably calculated to result in the procurement, withholding, or revocation of a proxy, including any proxy voting advice that-- ``(i) makes a recommendation to the security holder as to the vote, consent, or authorization of the security holder on a specific matter for which the approval of the security holder is solicited; and ``(ii) is furnished by a person that-- ``(I) markets the expertise of the person as a provider of such proxy voting advice, separately from other forms of investment advice; and ``(II) sells such proxy voting advice for a fee; and ``(B) does not include the furnishing of any proxy voting advice by a person that furnishes such advice only in response to an unprompted request.''. SEC. 3. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 6(b) (15 U.S.C. 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange.''; and (2) in section 14 (15 U.S.C. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. (b) Bases for Exclusion.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, to provide that all of the bases for exclusion of a proposal under that provision shall apply without regard to whether the proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities.''; and (2) by striking clause (vi). <all>

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring Shareholder Transparency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROXIES. Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) For the purposes of this subsection, soliciting any proxy or consent or authorization in respect of a security-- ``(A) includes the furnishing of a form of proxy or other communication to a holder of the security under circumstances reasonably calculated to result in the procurement, withholding, or revocation of a proxy, including any proxy voting advice that-- ``(i) makes a recommendation to the security holder as to the vote, consent, or authorization of the security holder on a specific matter for which the approval of the security holder is solicited; and ``(ii) is furnished by a person that-- ``(I) markets the expertise of the person as a provider of such proxy voting advice, separately from other forms of investment advice; and ``(II) sells such proxy voting advice for a fee; and ``(B) does not include the furnishing of any proxy voting advice by a person that furnishes such advice only in response to an unprompted request.''. SEC. 3. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 6(b) (15 U.S.C. 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange.''; and (2) in section 14 (15 U.S.C. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. (b) Bases for Exclusion.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, to provide that all of the bases for exclusion of a proposal under that provision shall apply without regard to whether the proposal relates to a significant social policy issue. (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities.''; and (2) by striking clause (vi). <all>

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) and (2) in section 14 (15 U.S.C. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. ''; and (2) by striking clause (vi).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 6(b) (15 U.S.C. 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange. ''; 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. '';

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 6(b) (15 U.S.C. 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange. ''; 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. '';

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) and (2) in section 14 (15 U.S.C. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. ''; and (2) by striking clause (vi).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 6(b) (15 U.S.C. 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange. ''; 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. '';

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) and (2) in section 14 (15 U.S.C. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. ''; and (2) by striking clause (vi).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 6(b) (15 U.S.C. 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange. ''; 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. '';

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) and (2) in section 14 (15 U.S.C. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. ''; and (2) by striking clause (vi).

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. is amended-- (1) in section 6(b) (15 U.S.C. 78f(b)), by adding at the end the following: ``(11) The rules of the exchange do not require an issuer to be in compliance with section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, as a condition of having a security of the issuer listed on the exchange. ''; 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. '';

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the solicitation of proxy with respect to securities, and for other purposes. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS. (a) In General.--The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) and (2) in section 14 (15 U.S.C. 78n), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Shareholder Proposals.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, no issuer shall be subject to the requirements of section 240.14a-8 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, unless the issuer agrees to be subject to those requirements.''. ( (c) Market Value.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend section 240.14a-8(b)(1) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation-- (1) by amending clause (i) to read as follows: ``(i) You must hold at least 1 percent of the market value of the company's securities. ''; and (2) by striking clause (vi).

H.J.Res.94

Education

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Education rule published on July 6, 2022, concerning final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Charter Schools Program.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 94 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2022 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Owens, Mrs. Steel, Mr. Jacobs of New York, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)'' (87 Fed. Reg. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Rep. Moolenaar, John R.

R

MI

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Education rule published on July 6, 2022, concerning final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Charter Schools Program.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 94 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2022 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Owens, Mrs. Steel, Mr. Jacobs of New York, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)'' (87 Fed. Reg. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 94 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2022 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Owens, Mrs. Steel, Mr. Jacobs of New York, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)'' (87 Fed. Reg. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 94 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2022 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Owens, Mrs. Steel, Mr. Jacobs of New York, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)'' (87 Fed. Reg. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 94 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2022 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Owens, Mrs. Steel, Mr. Jacobs of New York, Mr. Schweikert, and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to ``Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)'' (87 Fed. Reg. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 40406; published July 6, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

S.1921

Energy

National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2021 This bill establishes the National Institutes of Clean Energy within the Department of Energy. The institute must invest in clean energy science, climate science, innovation, and research and development to reduce emissions and build climate resilience. In addition, the institute must support (1) clean energy research areas; (2) research and development projects focusing on the impacts of energy production in certain communities that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices; and (3) research and development projects focused on impacts of clean energy and energy production on job loss, job creation, and workforce development, particularly in heavily unionized workforce sectors.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Advanced energy technology.--The term ``advanced energy technology'' means a technology that-- (A) reduces greenhouse gas emissions with high conversion efficiency; (B) minimizes energy, water, and material resource use; (C) was produced by or helps generate a renewable energy source; and (D) minimizes environmental harms to or negative public health impacts on frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities. (2) Frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community.-- The term ``frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community'' means a community-- (A) in an area described in section 301(a) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3161(a)); and (B) in which climate change, pollution, or environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial, regional, social, environmental, gender, and economic injustices by disproportionately affecting Black, Brown, and Indigenous peoples, other communities of color, migrant communities, deindustrialized communities, depopulated rural communities, the poor, low-income workers, women, the elderly, the unhoused, people with disabilities, or youth. (3) Institutes.--The term ``Institutes'' means the National Institutes of Clean Energy established under subsection (b). (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. 503, chapter 130; 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) or the Act of August 30, 1890 (commonly known as the ``Second Morrill Act'') (26 Stat. 417, chapter 841; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University; and (B) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). (5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. (B) Wind. (C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. (D) Geothermal, including electricity and heat pumps. (E) Hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additions of new capacity at an existing hydroelectric project that was placed in service on or after January 1, 1999. (F) Hydrogen derived from a renewable energy source. (G) Thermal energy generated by any of the sources described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (b) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2025, there shall be established the National Institutes of Clean Energy, which shall be an agency of the Department of Energy. (c) Activities.-- (1) In general.--The Institutes shall-- (A) invest in clean energy science, climate science, innovation, and research and development to reduce emissions and build climate resilience; and (B) support-- (i) clean energy research areas, including-- (I) demonstration projects for clean energy and climate research and development priorities, including microgrids, energy storage, electric vehicles, and advanced energy technologies in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, such as the aviation and shipping sectors; and (II) clean energy research areas that are underrepresented in existing Federal research and development funding, such as long-duration grid storage; (ii) research and development projects focusing on the impacts of energy production in frontline communities, including communities of color and low-income communities, that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices; and (iii) research and development projects focused on impacts of clean energy and energy production on job loss, job creation, and workforce development, particularly in heavily unionized workforce sectors. (2) Priority.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Institutes shall give priority to-- (A) the development of technologies that will-- (i) minimize environmental harms to or negative public health impacts on frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities; (ii) improve the public health of frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities; or (iii) create high-quality jobs with strong labor standards in frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities; (B) research and development of advanced energy technologies; (C) climate science and innovation and clean energy technology; (D) research and development that will be conducted at-- (i) public universities and colleges; (ii) land-grant colleges and universities; (iii) minority-serving institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities; and (iv) consortia comprising 1 or more of the entities described in clauses (i) through (iii); and (E) research and development in geographic areas that have seen the worst job losses between 2016 and 2021, including rural areas and areas impacted by deindustrialization. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes. <all>

National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2021

A bill to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.

National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2021

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

This bill establishes the National Institutes of Clean Energy within the Department of Energy. The institute must invest in clean energy science, climate science, innovation, and research and development to reduce emissions and build climate resilience. In addition, the institute must support (1) clean energy research areas; (2) research and development projects focusing on the impacts of energy production in certain communities that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices; and (3) research and development projects focused on impacts of clean energy and energy production on job loss, job creation, and workforce development, particularly in heavily unionized workforce sectors.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. (2) Frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community.-- The term ``frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community'' means a community-- (A) in an area described in section 301(a) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3161(a)); and (B) in which climate change, pollution, or environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial, regional, social, environmental, gender, and economic injustices by disproportionately affecting Black, Brown, and Indigenous peoples, other communities of color, migrant communities, deindustrialized communities, depopulated rural communities, the poor, low-income workers, women, the elderly, the unhoused, people with disabilities, or youth. (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. 503, chapter 130; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). (5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. (B) Wind. (C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. (D) Geothermal, including electricity and heat pumps. (E) Hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additions of new capacity at an existing hydroelectric project that was placed in service on or after January 1, 1999. (F) Hydrogen derived from a renewable energy source. (c) Activities.-- (1) In general.--The Institutes shall-- (A) invest in clean energy science, climate science, innovation, and research and development to reduce emissions and build climate resilience; and (B) support-- (i) clean energy research areas, including-- (I) demonstration projects for clean energy and climate research and development priorities, including microgrids, energy storage, electric vehicles, and advanced energy technologies in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, such as the aviation and shipping sectors; and (II) clean energy research areas that are underrepresented in existing Federal research and development funding, such as long-duration grid storage; (ii) research and development projects focusing on the impacts of energy production in frontline communities, including communities of color and low-income communities, that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices; and (iii) research and development projects focused on impacts of clean energy and energy production on job loss, job creation, and workforce development, particularly in heavily unionized workforce sectors. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. (2) Frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community.-- The term ``frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community'' means a community-- (A) in an area described in section 301(a) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. 503, chapter 130; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq. (5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. (B) Wind. (E) Hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additions of new capacity at an existing hydroelectric project that was placed in service on or after January 1, 1999. (c) Activities.-- (1) In general.--The Institutes shall-- (A) invest in clean energy science, climate science, innovation, and research and development to reduce emissions and build climate resilience; and (B) support-- (i) clean energy research areas, including-- (I) demonstration projects for clean energy and climate research and development priorities, including microgrids, energy storage, electric vehicles, and advanced energy technologies in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, such as the aviation and shipping sectors; and (II) clean energy research areas that are underrepresented in existing Federal research and development funding, such as long-duration grid storage; (ii) research and development projects focusing on the impacts of energy production in frontline communities, including communities of color and low-income communities, that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices; and (iii) research and development projects focused on impacts of clean energy and energy production on job loss, job creation, and workforce development, particularly in heavily unionized workforce sectors. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2021''. SEC. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Advanced energy technology.--The term ``advanced energy technology'' means a technology that-- (A) reduces greenhouse gas emissions with high conversion efficiency; (B) minimizes energy, water, and material resource use; (C) was produced by or helps generate a renewable energy source; and (D) minimizes environmental harms to or negative public health impacts on frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities. (2) Frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community.-- The term ``frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community'' means a community-- (A) in an area described in section 301(a) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3161(a)); and (B) in which climate change, pollution, or environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial, regional, social, environmental, gender, and economic injustices by disproportionately affecting Black, Brown, and Indigenous peoples, other communities of color, migrant communities, deindustrialized communities, depopulated rural communities, the poor, low-income workers, women, the elderly, the unhoused, people with disabilities, or youth. (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. 503, chapter 130; 7 U.S.C. or the Act of August 30, 1890 (commonly known as the ``Second Morrill Act'') (26 Stat. 417, chapter 841; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq. ), including Tuskegee University; and (B) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). (5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. (B) Wind. (C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. (D) Geothermal, including electricity and heat pumps. (E) Hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additions of new capacity at an existing hydroelectric project that was placed in service on or after January 1, 1999. (F) Hydrogen derived from a renewable energy source. (G) Thermal energy generated by any of the sources described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (b) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2025, there shall be established the National Institutes of Clean Energy, which shall be an agency of the Department of Energy. (c) Activities.-- (1) In general.--The Institutes shall-- (A) invest in clean energy science, climate science, innovation, and research and development to reduce emissions and build climate resilience; and (B) support-- (i) clean energy research areas, including-- (I) demonstration projects for clean energy and climate research and development priorities, including microgrids, energy storage, electric vehicles, and advanced energy technologies in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, such as the aviation and shipping sectors; and (II) clean energy research areas that are underrepresented in existing Federal research and development funding, such as long-duration grid storage; (ii) research and development projects focusing on the impacts of energy production in frontline communities, including communities of color and low-income communities, that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices; and (iii) research and development projects focused on impacts of clean energy and energy production on job loss, job creation, and workforce development, particularly in heavily unionized workforce sectors. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Advanced energy technology.--The term ``advanced energy technology'' means a technology that-- (A) reduces greenhouse gas emissions with high conversion efficiency; (B) minimizes energy, water, and material resource use; (C) was produced by or helps generate a renewable energy source; and (D) minimizes environmental harms to or negative public health impacts on frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities. (2) Frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community.-- The term ``frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged community'' means a community-- (A) in an area described in section 301(a) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3161(a)); and (B) in which climate change, pollution, or environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial, regional, social, environmental, gender, and economic injustices by disproportionately affecting Black, Brown, and Indigenous peoples, other communities of color, migrant communities, deindustrialized communities, depopulated rural communities, the poor, low-income workers, women, the elderly, the unhoused, people with disabilities, or youth. (3) Institutes.--The term ``Institutes'' means the National Institutes of Clean Energy established under subsection (b). (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. 503, chapter 130; 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) or the Act of August 30, 1890 (commonly known as the ``Second Morrill Act'') (26 Stat. 417, chapter 841; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University; and (B) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). (5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. (B) Wind. (C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. (D) Geothermal, including electricity and heat pumps. (E) Hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additions of new capacity at an existing hydroelectric project that was placed in service on or after January 1, 1999. (F) Hydrogen derived from a renewable energy source. (G) Thermal energy generated by any of the sources described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (b) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2025, there shall be established the National Institutes of Clean Energy, which shall be an agency of the Department of Energy. (c) Activities.-- (1) In general.--The Institutes shall-- (A) invest in clean energy science, climate science, innovation, and research and development to reduce emissions and build climate resilience; and (B) support-- (i) clean energy research areas, including-- (I) demonstration projects for clean energy and climate research and development priorities, including microgrids, energy storage, electric vehicles, and advanced energy technologies in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, such as the aviation and shipping sectors; and (II) clean energy research areas that are underrepresented in existing Federal research and development funding, such as long-duration grid storage; (ii) research and development projects focusing on the impacts of energy production in frontline communities, including communities of color and low-income communities, that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices; and (iii) research and development projects focused on impacts of clean energy and energy production on job loss, job creation, and workforce development, particularly in heavily unionized workforce sectors. (2) Priority.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Institutes shall give priority to-- (A) the development of technologies that will-- (i) minimize environmental harms to or negative public health impacts on frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities; (ii) improve the public health of frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities; or (iii) create high-quality jobs with strong labor standards in frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities; (B) research and development of advanced energy technologies; (C) climate science and innovation and clean energy technology; (D) research and development that will be conducted at-- (i) public universities and colleges; (ii) land-grant colleges and universities; (iii) minority-serving institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities; and (iv) consortia comprising 1 or more of the entities described in clauses (i) through (iii); and (E) research and development in geographic areas that have seen the worst job losses between 2016 and 2021, including rural areas and areas impacted by deindustrialization. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes. <all>

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. 3) Institutes.--The term ``Institutes'' means the National Institutes of Clean Energy established under subsection (b). (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. including Tuskegee University; and (B) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). ( C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. ( (b) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2025, there shall be established the National Institutes of Clean Energy, which shall be an agency of the Department of Energy. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. ( 5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. ( G) Thermal energy generated by any of the sources described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. ( 5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. ( G) Thermal energy generated by any of the sources described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. 3) Institutes.--The term ``Institutes'' means the National Institutes of Clean Energy established under subsection (b). (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. including Tuskegee University; and (B) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). ( C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. ( (b) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2025, there shall be established the National Institutes of Clean Energy, which shall be an agency of the Department of Energy. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. ( 5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. ( G) Thermal energy generated by any of the sources described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. 3) Institutes.--The term ``Institutes'' means the National Institutes of Clean Energy established under subsection (b). (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. including Tuskegee University; and (B) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). ( C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. ( (b) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2025, there shall be established the National Institutes of Clean Energy, which shall be an agency of the Department of Energy. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. ( 5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. ( G) Thermal energy generated by any of the sources described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. 3) Institutes.--The term ``Institutes'' means the National Institutes of Clean Energy established under subsection (b). (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. including Tuskegee University; and (B) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). ( C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. ( (b) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2025, there shall be established the National Institutes of Clean Energy, which shall be an agency of the Department of Energy. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CLEAN ENERGY. ( 5) Minority-serving institution.--The term ``minority- serving institution'' means an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (6) Renewable energy source.--The term ``renewable energy source'' means energy generated from a renewable source, including the following renewable energy sources: (A) Solar, including electricity. ( G) Thermal energy generated by any of the sources described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

To establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy. 3) Institutes.--The term ``Institutes'' means the National Institutes of Clean Energy established under subsection (b). (4) Land-grant college or university.--The term ``land- grant college or university'' means-- (A) an institution that is eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the ``First Morrill Act'') (12 Stat. including Tuskegee University; and (B) a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382)). ( C) Ocean, including tidal, wave, current, and thermal. ( (b) Establishment.--Not later than January 1, 2025, there shall be established the National Institutes of Clean Energy, which shall be an agency of the Department of Energy. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $400,000,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2031 to establish and operate the Institutes.

H.R.4815

Education

Higher Education Dream Act of 2021 This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that receive federal student aid from discriminating against Dreamer students (e.g., students who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status) based on their immigration status, including charging out-of-state tuition to students who would qualify as residents of the state. The bill also makes Dreamer students eligible for federal financial aid. The bill prohibits the use or publication of certain identifiable information related to such students, subject to civil penalties.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Dream Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 124. NONDISCRIMINATION AGAINST DREAMER STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(a) Eligibility.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not prohibit a Dreamer student from applying for admission, nor shall it prohibit a Dreamer student who is accepted to that institution from enrolling. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. ``(c) Tuition Rate.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not charge a greater rate of tuition than the rate charged for residents of the State in which the institution is located to a Dreamer student who, but for such individual's immigration status, otherwise qualifies as a resident of the State in which the institution is located. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(e) Confidentiality of Information.-- ``(1) Prohibition.--No officer or employee of the United States, of a State, or of an institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program to which a Dreamer student applies for admission or enrolls, may-- ``(A) use the information furnished by the Dreamer student to arrest, detain, or initiate removal proceedings against any person identified in that information; ``(B) make any publication whereby the information furnished by any particular Dreamer student can be identified; or ``(C) permit anyone other than an officer or employee of the Federal Government or the institution of higher education to which a Dreamer student applies or enrolls, to examine any information provided by a Dreamer student relating to that individual's immigration status or qualifications to be a Dreamer student. ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. ``(f) Definition of Dreamer Student.--In this section, the term `Dreamer student' means an individual who-- ``(1) is not a national of the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(21) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(21))); ``(2) maintains a residence in the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(33) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(33))); ``(3)(A) is not authorized to be temporarily in the United States under subparagraph (F), (J), (M), or (Q) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); or ``(B) does not have an application pending for the purpose of seeking such authorization; ``(4)(A) possesses a valid document or documents demonstrating that the individual is in a lawful immigration status in the United States (excluding a nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F), (J), (M), or (Q) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15))); ``(B) possesses a valid document or documents demonstrating that the individual is lawfully present in the United States (excluding lawful presence, or a pending application, under any of such subparagraphs); or ``(C) possesses an expired document or documents demonstrating that the individual, in the past, was granted-- ``(i) deferred action pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy announced by the Secretary of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012; ``(ii) temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a); ``(iii) Deferred Enforced Departure; or ``(iv) status as the son or daughter of an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (E)(i), (E)(ii), (H)(i)(b), or (L) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); ``(5) was 18 years of age or younger on the date on which the individual initially entered the United States; ``(6) has provided a list of each secondary school that the student attended in the United States; and ``(7)(A) has earned a high school diploma, the recognized equivalent of such diploma from a secondary school, or a high school equivalency diploma in the United States or is scheduled to complete the requirements for such a diploma or equivalent before the next academic year begins; ``(B) has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or is enrolled in a program for a baccalaureate degree or higher degree at an institution of higher education in the United States; or ``(C) has served in the uniformed services, as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code, for not less than 4 years and, if discharged, received an honorable discharge.''. SEC. 3. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''. SEC. 4. REPEAL OF PROHIBITION. Section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1623) is repealed. <all>

Higher Education Dream Act of 2021

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes.

Higher Education Dream Act of 2021

Rep. Gallego, Ruben

D

AZ

This bill prohibits institutions of higher education that receive federal student aid from discriminating against Dreamer students (e.g., students who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status) based on their immigration status, including charging out-of-state tuition to students who would qualify as residents of the state. The bill also makes Dreamer students eligible for federal financial aid. The bill prohibits the use or publication of certain identifiable information related to such students, subject to civil penalties.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. 1011 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 124. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. 1101(21))); ``(2) maintains a residence in the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(33) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); or ``(B) does not have an application pending for the purpose of seeking such authorization; ``(4)(A) possesses a valid document or documents demonstrating that the individual is in a lawful immigration status in the United States (excluding a nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F), (J), (M), or (Q) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a); ``(iii) Deferred Enforced Departure; or ``(iv) status as the son or daughter of an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (E)(i), (E)(ii), (H)(i)(b), or (L) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); ``(5) was 18 years of age or younger on the date on which the individual initially entered the United States; ``(6) has provided a list of each secondary school that the student attended in the United States; and ``(7)(A) has earned a high school diploma, the recognized equivalent of such diploma from a secondary school, or a high school equivalency diploma in the United States or is scheduled to complete the requirements for such a diploma or equivalent before the next academic year begins; ``(B) has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or is enrolled in a program for a baccalaureate degree or higher degree at an institution of higher education in the United States; or ``(C) has served in the uniformed services, as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code, for not less than 4 years and, if discharged, received an honorable discharge.''. 3. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. SEC. 4. REPEAL OF PROHIBITION. 1623) is repealed.

SHORT TITLE. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 124. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. 1101(21))); ``(2) maintains a residence in the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(33) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); or ``(B) does not have an application pending for the purpose of seeking such authorization; ``(4)(A) possesses a valid document or documents demonstrating that the individual is in a lawful immigration status in the United States (excluding a nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F), (J), (M), or (Q) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); ``(5) was 18 years of age or younger on the date on which the individual initially entered the United States; ``(6) has provided a list of each secondary school that the student attended in the United States; and ``(7)(A) has earned a high school diploma, the recognized equivalent of such diploma from a secondary school, or a high school equivalency diploma in the United States or is scheduled to complete the requirements for such a diploma or equivalent before the next academic year begins; ``(B) has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or is enrolled in a program for a baccalaureate degree or higher degree at an institution of higher education in the United States; or ``(C) has served in the uniformed services, as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code, for not less than 4 years and, if discharged, received an honorable discharge.''. 3. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. SEC. 4. REPEAL OF PROHIBITION.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Dream Act of 2021''. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. 1011 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 124. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. ``(c) Tuition Rate.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not charge a greater rate of tuition than the rate charged for residents of the State in which the institution is located to a Dreamer student who, but for such individual's immigration status, otherwise qualifies as a resident of the State in which the institution is located. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(e) Confidentiality of Information.-- ``(1) Prohibition.--No officer or employee of the United States, of a State, or of an institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program to which a Dreamer student applies for admission or enrolls, may-- ``(A) use the information furnished by the Dreamer student to arrest, detain, or initiate removal proceedings against any person identified in that information; ``(B) make any publication whereby the information furnished by any particular Dreamer student can be identified; or ``(C) permit anyone other than an officer or employee of the Federal Government or the institution of higher education to which a Dreamer student applies or enrolls, to examine any information provided by a Dreamer student relating to that individual's immigration status or qualifications to be a Dreamer student. ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. 1101(21))); ``(2) maintains a residence in the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(33) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); or ``(B) does not have an application pending for the purpose of seeking such authorization; ``(4)(A) possesses a valid document or documents demonstrating that the individual is in a lawful immigration status in the United States (excluding a nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F), (J), (M), or (Q) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a); ``(iii) Deferred Enforced Departure; or ``(iv) status as the son or daughter of an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (E)(i), (E)(ii), (H)(i)(b), or (L) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); ``(5) was 18 years of age or younger on the date on which the individual initially entered the United States; ``(6) has provided a list of each secondary school that the student attended in the United States; and ``(7)(A) has earned a high school diploma, the recognized equivalent of such diploma from a secondary school, or a high school equivalency diploma in the United States or is scheduled to complete the requirements for such a diploma or equivalent before the next academic year begins; ``(B) has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or is enrolled in a program for a baccalaureate degree or higher degree at an institution of higher education in the United States; or ``(C) has served in the uniformed services, as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code, for not less than 4 years and, if discharged, received an honorable discharge.''. 3. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. SEC. 4. REPEAL OF PROHIBITION. Section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1623) is repealed.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Higher Education Dream Act of 2021''. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. Part B of title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 124. NONDISCRIMINATION AGAINST DREAMER STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. ``(c) Tuition Rate.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not charge a greater rate of tuition than the rate charged for residents of the State in which the institution is located to a Dreamer student who, but for such individual's immigration status, otherwise qualifies as a resident of the State in which the institution is located. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(e) Confidentiality of Information.-- ``(1) Prohibition.--No officer or employee of the United States, of a State, or of an institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program to which a Dreamer student applies for admission or enrolls, may-- ``(A) use the information furnished by the Dreamer student to arrest, detain, or initiate removal proceedings against any person identified in that information; ``(B) make any publication whereby the information furnished by any particular Dreamer student can be identified; or ``(C) permit anyone other than an officer or employee of the Federal Government or the institution of higher education to which a Dreamer student applies or enrolls, to examine any information provided by a Dreamer student relating to that individual's immigration status or qualifications to be a Dreamer student. ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. ``(f) Definition of Dreamer Student.--In this section, the term `Dreamer student' means an individual who-- ``(1) is not a national of the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(21) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(21))); ``(2) maintains a residence in the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(33) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(33))); ``(3)(A) is not authorized to be temporarily in the United States under subparagraph (F), (J), (M), or (Q) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); or ``(B) does not have an application pending for the purpose of seeking such authorization; ``(4)(A) possesses a valid document or documents demonstrating that the individual is in a lawful immigration status in the United States (excluding a nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F), (J), (M), or (Q) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15))); ``(B) possesses a valid document or documents demonstrating that the individual is lawfully present in the United States (excluding lawful presence, or a pending application, under any of such subparagraphs); or ``(C) possesses an expired document or documents demonstrating that the individual, in the past, was granted-- ``(i) deferred action pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy announced by the Secretary of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012; ``(ii) temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a); ``(iii) Deferred Enforced Departure; or ``(iv) status as the son or daughter of an alien admitted as a nonimmigrant under subparagraph (E)(i), (E)(ii), (H)(i)(b), or (L) of section 101(a)(15) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)); ``(5) was 18 years of age or younger on the date on which the individual initially entered the United States; ``(6) has provided a list of each secondary school that the student attended in the United States; and ``(7)(A) has earned a high school diploma, the recognized equivalent of such diploma from a secondary school, or a high school equivalency diploma in the United States or is scheduled to complete the requirements for such a diploma or equivalent before the next academic year begins; ``(B) has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or is enrolled in a program for a baccalaureate degree or higher degree at an institution of higher education in the United States; or ``(C) has served in the uniformed services, as defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code, for not less than 4 years and, if discharged, received an honorable discharge.''. 3. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''. SEC. 4. REPEAL OF PROHIBITION. Section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1623) is repealed.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. ``(c) Tuition Rate.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not charge a greater rate of tuition than the rate charged for residents of the State in which the institution is located to a Dreamer student who, but for such individual's immigration status, otherwise qualifies as a resident of the State in which the institution is located. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. ``(c) Tuition Rate.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not charge a greater rate of tuition than the rate charged for residents of the State in which the institution is located to a Dreamer student who, but for such individual's immigration status, otherwise qualifies as a resident of the State in which the institution is located. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. ``(c) Tuition Rate.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not charge a greater rate of tuition than the rate charged for residents of the State in which the institution is located to a Dreamer student who, but for such individual's immigration status, otherwise qualifies as a resident of the State in which the institution is located. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. ``(c) Tuition Rate.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not charge a greater rate of tuition than the rate charged for residents of the State in which the institution is located to a Dreamer student who, but for such individual's immigration status, otherwise qualifies as a resident of the State in which the institution is located. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. HIGHER EDUCATION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

To prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes. ``(b) Admissions.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not discriminate against or penalize in the admissions process a Dreamer student who is otherwise qualified for admission to the institution, on the basis of that individual's immigration status, nor shall such an institution differentiate in the admissions process on the basis of residency between a United States citizen applicant and a Dreamer student applying from the same State. ``(c) Tuition Rate.--An institution of higher education that receives Federal funds or financial assistance under any Federal program shall not charge a greater rate of tuition than the rate charged for residents of the State in which the institution is located to a Dreamer student who, but for such individual's immigration status, otherwise qualifies as a resident of the State in which the institution is located. ``(d) Remedies.--An institution of higher education that violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be subject to the remedies described in sections 454 and 455 of the General Education Provisions Act (8 U.S.C. 1234c, 1234d). ``(2) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $50,000. FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY. Section 484(a)(5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)(5)) is amended by inserting ``a Dreamer student (as defined in section 124(f)),'' after ``permanent resident of the United States,''.

H.R.5589

Agriculture and Food

Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act This bill requires the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to award grants for pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by converting and valorizing tree nut harvest by-products into higher value biocarbon products. Eligible grantees include, among others, certain colleges or universities and agricultural business entities.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon 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 ``Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act''. SEC. 2. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities to carry out not fewer than 10 pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by converting and valorizing tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy, and construction materials. (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. (c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), and biennially thereafter until two years after the date on which the last grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. (2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses. Union Calendar No. 122 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5589 [Report No. 117-167] _______________________________________________________________________

Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes.

Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

This bill requires the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to award grants for pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by converting and valorizing tree nut harvest by-products into higher value biocarbon products. Eligible grantees include, among others, certain colleges or universities and agricultural business entities.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon 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 ``Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act''. SEC. 2. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities to carry out not fewer than 10 pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by converting and valorizing tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy, and construction materials. (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. (c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), and biennially thereafter until two years after the date on which the last grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. (2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses. Union Calendar No. 122 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5589 [Report No. 117-167] _______________________________________________________________________

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon 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 ``Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act''. SEC. 2. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. (c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), and biennially thereafter until two years after the date on which the last grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. (2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses. Union Calendar No. 122 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5589 [Report No. 117-167] _______________________________________________________________________

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon 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 ``Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act''. SEC. 2. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities to carry out not fewer than 10 pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by converting and valorizing tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy, and construction materials. (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. (c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), and biennially thereafter until two years after the date on which the last grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. (2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses. Union Calendar No. 122 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5589 [Report No. 117-167] _______________________________________________________________________

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon 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 ``Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act''. SEC. 2. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities to carry out not fewer than 10 pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by converting and valorizing tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy, and construction materials. (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. (c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), and biennially thereafter until two years after the date on which the last grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. (2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses. Union Calendar No. 122 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5589 [Report No. 117-167] _______________________________________________________________________

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( (d) Funding.-- (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); (2) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (3) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (4) a Federal agency or other governmental organization. ( 2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section in any fiscal year, not more than 8 percent may be used for evaluation, monitoring, salaries, and administrative expenses.

H.R.5105

Armed Forces and National Security

National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of the Department of Defense to establish and manage a coalition among institutions of higher education, vocational programs, workforce development boards, labor organizations, and organizations representing defense industrial base contractors to focus on career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing.

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act''. SEC. 2. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE COALITION FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish and manage a coalition among institutions of higher education, vocational programs, workforce development boards, labor organizations, and organizations representing defense industrial base contractors to focus on career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the coalition established under subsection (a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including-- (1) the results of any cooperative work-education program established by defense laboratories pursuant to section 2195 of title 10, United States Code; (2) an assessment of whether such programs could be expanded to include individuals attending secondary schools and vocational programs to create opportunities for such individuals to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) recommendations for whether incentive contracts are needed to encourage defense industrial base contractors to provide career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' means section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). <all>

National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes.

National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act

Rep. Bice, Stephanie I.

R

OK

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of the Department of Defense to establish and manage a coalition among institutions of higher education, vocational programs, workforce development boards, labor organizations, and organizations representing defense industrial base contractors to focus on career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing.

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act''. SEC. 2. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE COALITION FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish and manage a coalition among institutions of higher education, vocational programs, workforce development boards, labor organizations, and organizations representing defense industrial base contractors to focus on career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the coalition established under subsection (a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including-- (1) the results of any cooperative work-education program established by defense laboratories pursuant to section 2195 of title 10, United States Code; (2) an assessment of whether such programs could be expanded to include individuals attending secondary schools and vocational programs to create opportunities for such individuals to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) recommendations for whether incentive contracts are needed to encourage defense industrial base contractors to provide career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' means section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act''. SEC. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE COALITION FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish and manage a coalition among institutions of higher education, vocational programs, workforce development boards, labor organizations, and organizations representing defense industrial base contractors to focus on career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the coalition established under subsection (a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including-- (1) the results of any cooperative work-education program established by defense laboratories pursuant to section 2195 of title 10, United States Code; (2) an assessment of whether such programs could be expanded to include individuals attending secondary schools and vocational programs to create opportunities for such individuals to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) recommendations for whether incentive contracts are needed to encourage defense industrial base contractors to provide career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' means section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). 152(5)). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act''. SEC. 2. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE COALITION FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish and manage a coalition among institutions of higher education, vocational programs, workforce development boards, labor organizations, and organizations representing defense industrial base contractors to focus on career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the coalition established under subsection (a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including-- (1) the results of any cooperative work-education program established by defense laboratories pursuant to section 2195 of title 10, United States Code; (2) an assessment of whether such programs could be expanded to include individuals attending secondary schools and vocational programs to create opportunities for such individuals to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) recommendations for whether incentive contracts are needed to encourage defense industrial base contractors to provide career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' means section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). <all>

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act''. SEC. 2. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE COALITION FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. (a) In General.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall establish and manage a coalition among institutions of higher education, vocational programs, workforce development boards, labor organizations, and organizations representing defense industrial base contractors to focus on career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. (b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the coalition established under subsection (a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including-- (1) the results of any cooperative work-education program established by defense laboratories pursuant to section 2195 of title 10, United States Code; (2) an assessment of whether such programs could be expanded to include individuals attending secondary schools and vocational programs to create opportunities for such individuals to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) recommendations for whether incentive contracts are needed to encourage defense industrial base contractors to provide career development for individuals seeking careers in manufacturing. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. (2) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' means section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). (4) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary school'' has the meaning given in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). <all>

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. ( 3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). ( 6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. ( (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( 5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. ( (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( 5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. ( 3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). ( 6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. ( (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( 5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. ( 3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). ( 6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. ( (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( 5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. ( 3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). ( 6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. ( (3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( 5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (

To establish a coalition to promote educational opportunities preparing individuals for careers in the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. The goals of the coalition shall be-- (1) to highlight the importance of expertise in manufacturing careers; (2) to share experiences of successful partnerships between such organizations and institutions of higher education to create opportunities for individuals attending such institutions to be hired by defense industrial base contractors; and (3) to encourage opportunities for donating used equipment of defense industrial base contractors to institutions of higher education for use in training such individuals. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Defense industrial base contractor.--The term ``defense industrial base contractor'' means a prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) in the defense industrial base. ( 3) Labor organization.--The term ``labor organization'' has the meaning given such term in section 2(5) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(5)). ( (5) Vocational program.--The term ``vocational program'' has the meaning given the term ``area career and technical education school'' in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). ( 6) Workforce development board.--The term ``workforce development board'' means a State board or a local board, as such terms are defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

H.R.2971

Immigration

Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act This bill modifies the exceptions to a provision that generally prohibits a nonimmigrant visa holder from obtaining a firearm or ammunition. Current law provides certain exceptions to this prohibition against a nonimmigrant receiving a firearm or ammunition, such as for a nonimmigrant who has a U.S. hunting license. This bill narrows the exceptions by, among other changes, requiring a nonimmigrant with a hunting license to get a waiver from the Department of Justice (DOJ) before receiving a firearm. The person transferring the firearm to a nonimmigrant visa holder must verify the validity of the waiver with DOJ.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (a) In General.--Section 922(y) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking all that precedes subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(2) Exceptions.--Subsections (d)(5)(B) and (g)(5)(B) do not apply to the transfer or other disposition of a firearm to, or the possession or receipt of a firearm by, an alien who has been lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa, if-- ``(A)(i) the alien has obtained a valid waiver issued by the Attorney General under paragraph (3), and, in the case of a transfer or other disposition, the transferor has received a copy of the waiver and verified the validity of the waiver with the Attorney General; and ``(ii) the alien-- ``(I) is admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes or is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States; or ``(II) has resided in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 180 days before the date on which the petition is submitted under this paragraph;''; (B) in each of subparagraphs (B) and (C), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``an official''; and (C) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``a foreign''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5) and''; and (ii) in clause (i), by striking ``(C)'' and inserting ``(B)''; (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``under subparagraph (B) shall--'' and all that follows through ``(ii)'' and inserting ``shall''; (ii) by striking ``, absent the application of subsection (g)(5)(B),''; and (iii) by inserting ``(d) or'' before ``(g)''; (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5)(B) and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Validity of waiver.--A waiver issued under this paragraph shall be valid for a term set by the Attorney General, which shall be not longer than 1 year from the date the petition for the waiver is approved.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes.

Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act

Rep. Crist, Charlie

D

FL

This bill modifies the exceptions to a provision that generally prohibits a nonimmigrant visa holder from obtaining a firearm or ammunition. Current law provides certain exceptions to this prohibition against a nonimmigrant receiving a firearm or ammunition, such as for a nonimmigrant who has a U.S. hunting license. This bill narrows the exceptions by, among other changes, requiring a nonimmigrant with a hunting license to get a waiver from the Department of Justice (DOJ) before receiving a firearm. The person transferring the firearm to a nonimmigrant visa holder must verify the validity of the waiver with DOJ.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (a) In General.--Section 922(y) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking all that precedes subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(2) Exceptions.--Subsections (d)(5)(B) and (g)(5)(B) do not apply to the transfer or other disposition of a firearm to, or the possession or receipt of a firearm by, an alien who has been lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa, if-- ``(A)(i) the alien has obtained a valid waiver issued by the Attorney General under paragraph (3), and, in the case of a transfer or other disposition, the transferor has received a copy of the waiver and verified the validity of the waiver with the Attorney General; and ``(ii) the alien-- ``(I) is admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes or is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States; or ``(II) has resided in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 180 days before the date on which the petition is submitted under this paragraph;''; (B) in each of subparagraphs (B) and (C), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``an official''; and (C) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``a foreign''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5) and''; and (ii) in clause (i), by striking ``(C)'' and inserting ``(B)''; (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``under subparagraph (B) shall--'' and all that follows through ``(ii)'' and inserting ``shall''; (ii) by striking ``, absent the application of subsection (g)(5)(B),''; and (iii) by inserting ``(d) or'' before ``(g)''; (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5)(B) and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Validity of waiver.--A waiver issued under this paragraph shall be valid for a term set by the Attorney General, which shall be not longer than 1 year from the date the petition for the waiver is approved.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act''. SEC. (a) In General.--Section 922(y) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking all that precedes subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(2) Exceptions.--Subsections (d)(5)(B) and (g)(5)(B) do not apply to the transfer or other disposition of a firearm to, or the possession or receipt of a firearm by, an alien who has been lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa, if-- ``(A)(i) the alien has obtained a valid waiver issued by the Attorney General under paragraph (3), and, in the case of a transfer or other disposition, the transferor has received a copy of the waiver and verified the validity of the waiver with the Attorney General; and ``(ii) the alien-- ``(I) is admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes or is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States; or ``(II) has resided in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 180 days before the date on which the petition is submitted under this paragraph;''; (B) in each of subparagraphs (B) and (C), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``an official''; and (C) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``a foreign''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5) and''; and (ii) in clause (i), by striking ``(C)'' and inserting ``(B)''; (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``under subparagraph (B) shall--'' and all that follows through ``(ii)'' and inserting ``shall''; (ii) by striking ``, absent the application of subsection (g)(5)(B),''; and (iii) by inserting ``(d) or'' before ``(g)''; (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5)(B) and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Validity of waiver.--A waiver issued under this paragraph shall be valid for a term set by the Attorney General, which shall be not longer than 1 year from the date the petition for the waiver is approved.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (a) In General.--Section 922(y) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking all that precedes subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(2) Exceptions.--Subsections (d)(5)(B) and (g)(5)(B) do not apply to the transfer or other disposition of a firearm to, or the possession or receipt of a firearm by, an alien who has been lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa, if-- ``(A)(i) the alien has obtained a valid waiver issued by the Attorney General under paragraph (3), and, in the case of a transfer or other disposition, the transferor has received a copy of the waiver and verified the validity of the waiver with the Attorney General; and ``(ii) the alien-- ``(I) is admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes or is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States; or ``(II) has resided in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 180 days before the date on which the petition is submitted under this paragraph;''; (B) in each of subparagraphs (B) and (C), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``an official''; and (C) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``a foreign''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5) and''; and (ii) in clause (i), by striking ``(C)'' and inserting ``(B)''; (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``under subparagraph (B) shall--'' and all that follows through ``(ii)'' and inserting ``shall''; (ii) by striking ``, absent the application of subsection (g)(5)(B),''; and (iii) by inserting ``(d) or'' before ``(g)''; (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5)(B) and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Validity of waiver.--A waiver issued under this paragraph shall be valid for a term set by the Attorney General, which shall be not longer than 1 year from the date the petition for the waiver is approved.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign National Firearms Background Check Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (a) In General.--Section 922(y) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking all that precedes subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(2) Exceptions.--Subsections (d)(5)(B) and (g)(5)(B) do not apply to the transfer or other disposition of a firearm to, or the possession or receipt of a firearm by, an alien who has been lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa, if-- ``(A)(i) the alien has obtained a valid waiver issued by the Attorney General under paragraph (3), and, in the case of a transfer or other disposition, the transferor has received a copy of the waiver and verified the validity of the waiver with the Attorney General; and ``(ii) the alien-- ``(I) is admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes or is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States; or ``(II) has resided in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 180 days before the date on which the petition is submitted under this paragraph;''; (B) in each of subparagraphs (B) and (C), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``an official''; and (C) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``the alien is'' before ``a foreign''; and (2) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5) and''; and (ii) in clause (i), by striking ``(C)'' and inserting ``(B)''; (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``under subparagraph (B) shall--'' and all that follows through ``(ii)'' and inserting ``shall''; (ii) by striking ``, absent the application of subsection (g)(5)(B),''; and (iii) by inserting ``(d) or'' before ``(g)''; (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection'' and inserting ``subsections (d)(5)(B) and''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Validity of waiver.--A waiver issued under this paragraph shall be valid for a term set by the Attorney General, which shall be not longer than 1 year from the date the petition for the waiver is approved.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require an alien lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa to obtain the approval of the Attorney General before receiving a firearm, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENT THAT ALIEN LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES UNDER A NONIMMIGRANT VISA OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE RECEIVING A FIREARM. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.1900

Finance and Financial Sector

Coronavirus Front-Line Responders Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 300,000 half dollar clad coins in honor and commemoration of the work of the frontline responders to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) pandemic. All surcharges received from the sale of coins issued under this bill shall be promptly paid to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Foundation to support the health care response to infectious diseases and pandemics.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coronavirus Front-Line Responders Commemorative Coin Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Health care professionals working with patients in person and via telehealth made incredible sacrifices, including to their own personal wellbeing, to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. (2) First responders and law enforcement upheld their responsibilities at great personal risk to keep our national and local communities safe and slow the spread of the coronavirus. (3) Scientists and researchers, including at our nation's research universities, worked tirelessly and in innovative ways to understand, prevent, and treat the coronavirus. (4) Individuals and families bravely took on new burdens to care for loved ones impacted by the coronavirus. (5) The dedication of countless workers in essential professions made possible the nationwide effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic. (6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to honor and commemorate the work of the coronavirus pandemic front-line responders. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins: (1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain at least 90 percent silver. (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (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. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. SEC. 4. DESIGNS OF COINS. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. (2) Designations 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 ``2024''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall-- (1) honor the sacrifices made by health care professionals, first responders, scientists, and researchers during the coronavirus pandemic; (2) be selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commission of Fine Arts; and (3) be 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) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024. SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins issued 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) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (c) 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 minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half dollar 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 promptly paid by the Secretary to the CDC Foundation to support the health care response to infectious diseases and pandemics. (c) Audits.--The CDC Foundation 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 may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 9. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN. The Secretary is encouraged to develop and execute a marketing and educational program, including appropriate cooperative marketing opportunities, to promote and sell the coins authorized in section 3. <all>

Coronavirus Front-Line Responders Commemorative Coin Act

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Front-Line Responders Commemorative Coin Act

Rep. Bergman, Jack

R

MI

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 300,000 half dollar clad coins in honor and commemoration of the work of the frontline responders to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) pandemic. All surcharges received from the sale of coins issued under this bill shall be promptly paid to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Foundation to support the health care response to infectious diseases and pandemics.

This Act may be cited as the ``Coronavirus Front-Line Responders Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Health care professionals working with patients in person and via telehealth made incredible sacrifices, including to their own personal wellbeing, to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. (3) Scientists and researchers, including at our nation's research universities, worked tirelessly and in innovative ways to understand, prevent, and treat the coronavirus. 3. (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. 4. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. (2) Designations 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 ``2024''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. SURCHARGES. (c) Audits.--The CDC Foundation 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 may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. SEC. 9. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

This Act may be cited as the ``Coronavirus Front-Line Responders Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (3) Scientists and researchers, including at our nation's research universities, worked tirelessly and in innovative ways to understand, prevent, and treat the coronavirus. 3. (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. 4. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. (2) Designations 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 ``2024''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. SURCHARGES. The Secretary may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. SEC. 9. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coronavirus Front-Line Responders Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Health care professionals working with patients in person and via telehealth made incredible sacrifices, including to their own personal wellbeing, to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. (2) First responders and law enforcement upheld their responsibilities at great personal risk to keep our national and local communities safe and slow the spread of the coronavirus. (3) Scientists and researchers, including at our nation's research universities, worked tirelessly and in innovative ways to understand, prevent, and treat the coronavirus. (4) Individuals and families bravely took on new burdens to care for loved ones impacted by the coronavirus. (5) The dedication of countless workers in essential professions made possible the nationwide effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic. (6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. 3. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain at least 90 percent silver. (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (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. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. 4. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. (2) Designations 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 ``2024''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. SURCHARGES. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. (c) Audits.--The CDC Foundation 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 may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 9. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN. The Secretary is encouraged to develop and execute a marketing and educational program, including appropriate cooperative marketing opportunities, to promote and sell the coins authorized in section 3.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Coronavirus Front-Line Responders Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Health care professionals working with patients in person and via telehealth made incredible sacrifices, including to their own personal wellbeing, to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. (2) First responders and law enforcement upheld their responsibilities at great personal risk to keep our national and local communities safe and slow the spread of the coronavirus. (3) Scientists and researchers, including at our nation's research universities, worked tirelessly and in innovative ways to understand, prevent, and treat the coronavirus. (4) Individuals and families bravely took on new burdens to care for loved ones impacted by the coronavirus. (5) The dedication of countless workers in essential professions made possible the nationwide effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic. (6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. 3. (a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue the following coins: (1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. (2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (C) contain at least 90 percent silver. (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. (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. (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. 4. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. (2) Designations 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 ``2024''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall-- (1) honor the sacrifices made by health care professionals, first responders, scientists, and researchers during the coronavirus pandemic; (2) be selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commission of Fine Arts; and (3) be 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. (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024. 6. SALE OF COINS. (b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. 7. SURCHARGES. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. (c) Audits.--The CDC Foundation 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 may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that-- (1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 9. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN. The Secretary is encouraged to develop and execute a marketing and educational program, including appropriate cooperative marketing opportunities, to promote and sell the coins authorized in section 3.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to honor and commemorate the work of the coronavirus pandemic front-line responders. 3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. ( (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( (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 promptly paid by the Secretary to the CDC Foundation to support the health care response to infectious diseases and pandemics. ( 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. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN. The Secretary is encouraged to develop and execute a marketing and educational program, including appropriate cooperative marketing opportunities, to promote and sell the coins authorized in section 3.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. ( COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall-- (1) honor the sacrifices made by health care professionals, first responders, scientists, and researchers during the coronavirus pandemic; (2) be selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commission of Fine Arts; and (3) be reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024. b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. ( FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. ( COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall-- (1) honor the sacrifices made by health care professionals, first responders, scientists, and researchers during the coronavirus pandemic; (2) be selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commission of Fine Arts; and (3) be reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024. b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. ( FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to honor and commemorate the work of the coronavirus pandemic front-line responders. 3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. ( (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( (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 promptly paid by the Secretary to the CDC Foundation to support the health care response to infectious diseases and pandemics. ( 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. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN. The Secretary is encouraged to develop and execute a marketing and educational program, including appropriate cooperative marketing opportunities, to promote and sell the coins authorized in section 3.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. ( COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall-- (1) honor the sacrifices made by health care professionals, first responders, scientists, and researchers during the coronavirus pandemic; (2) be selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commission of Fine Arts; and (3) be reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024. b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. ( FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to honor and commemorate the work of the coronavirus pandemic front-line responders. 3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. ( (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( (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 promptly paid by the Secretary to the CDC Foundation to support the health care response to infectious diseases and pandemics. ( 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. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN. The Secretary is encouraged to develop and execute a marketing and educational program, including appropriate cooperative marketing opportunities, to promote and sell the coins authorized in section 3.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. ( COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall-- (1) honor the sacrifices made by health care professionals, first responders, scientists, and researchers during the coronavirus pandemic; (2) be selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commission of Fine Arts; and (3) be reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024. b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. ( FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is to honor and commemorate the work of the coronavirus pandemic front-line responders. 3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( (d) Mintage Limit Exception.--If the Secretary determines, based on independent market-based research conducted by the designated recipient organization identified in section 7(b), that the mintage levels described in subsections (a), (b), and (c) are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to meet public demand. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. ( (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. ( c) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. ( (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 promptly paid by the Secretary to the CDC Foundation to support the health care response to infectious diseases and pandemics. ( 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. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN. The Secretary is encouraged to develop and execute a marketing and educational program, including appropriate cooperative marketing opportunities, to promote and sell the coins authorized in section 3.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. 6) In the face of an unprecedented public health crisis, the citizens of the United States of America came together and supported the dedicated health care professionals and others on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. ( COIN SPECIFICATIONS. ( (3) Half dollar clad coins.--Not more than 300,000 half dollar coins, which shall-- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; (B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and (C) be minted to the specifications for half dollar coins, contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall-- (1) honor the sacrifices made by health care professionals, first responders, scientists, and researchers during the coronavirus pandemic; (2) be selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commission of Fine Arts; and (3) be reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (c) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2024. b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount. ( a) In General.--All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. ( FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. MARKETING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the health care professionals, first responders, scientists, researchers, all essential workers, and individuals who provided care and services during the coronavirus pandemic. a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the sacrifices made by health care workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. ( (b) Mint Facilities.--Only one facility of the United States Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins minted under this Act. ( 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 promptly paid by the Secretary to the CDC Foundation to support the health care response to infectious diseases and pandemics. (

H.R.377

Crime and Law Enforcement

Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021 This bill revises the federal criminal statute that prohibits assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain federal officers or employees. Among other changes, the bill increases the applicable penalties for such offenses.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ASSAULTING, RESISTING, OR IMPEDING CERTAIN OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES. Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees ``(a) In General.--Whoever knowingly-- ``(1) forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes while performing official duties, ``(2) makes physical contact with or has the intent to commit another felony while acting under paragraph (1), or ``(3) uses a deadly or dangerous weapon against (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily injury while acting under paragraph (1), any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any branch of the United States Government (including any member of the uniformed services) while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties, or any person who formerly served as a person defined above on account of the performance of official duties during such person's term of service shall be punished as provided in subsection (b). ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. ``(3) For a violation of paragraph (3) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $10,000 or by mandatory imprisonment, or both.''. <all>

Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes.

Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

Rep. Arrington, Jodey C.

R

TX

This bill revises the federal criminal statute that prohibits assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain federal officers or employees. Among other changes, the bill increases the applicable penalties for such offenses.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ASSAULTING, RESISTING, OR IMPEDING CERTAIN OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES. Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees ``(a) In General.--Whoever knowingly-- ``(1) forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes while performing official duties, ``(2) makes physical contact with or has the intent to commit another felony while acting under paragraph (1), or ``(3) uses a deadly or dangerous weapon against (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily injury while acting under paragraph (1), any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any branch of the United States Government (including any member of the uniformed services) while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties, or any person who formerly served as a person defined above on account of the performance of official duties during such person's term of service shall be punished as provided in subsection (b). ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. ``(3) For a violation of paragraph (3) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $10,000 or by mandatory imprisonment, or both.''. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ASSAULTING, RESISTING, OR IMPEDING CERTAIN OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES. Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees ``(a) In General.--Whoever knowingly-- ``(1) forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes while performing official duties, ``(2) makes physical contact with or has the intent to commit another felony while acting under paragraph (1), or ``(3) uses a deadly or dangerous weapon against (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily injury while acting under paragraph (1), any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any branch of the United States Government (including any member of the uniformed services) while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties, or any person who formerly served as a person defined above on account of the performance of official duties during such person's term of service shall be punished as provided in subsection (b). ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. ``(3) For a violation of paragraph (3) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $10,000 or by mandatory imprisonment, or both.''. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ASSAULTING, RESISTING, OR IMPEDING CERTAIN OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES. Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees ``(a) In General.--Whoever knowingly-- ``(1) forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes while performing official duties, ``(2) makes physical contact with or has the intent to commit another felony while acting under paragraph (1), or ``(3) uses a deadly or dangerous weapon against (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily injury while acting under paragraph (1), any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any branch of the United States Government (including any member of the uniformed services) while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties, or any person who formerly served as a person defined above on account of the performance of official duties during such person's term of service shall be punished as provided in subsection (b). ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. ``(3) For a violation of paragraph (3) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $10,000 or by mandatory imprisonment, or both.''. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ASSAULTING, RESISTING, OR IMPEDING CERTAIN OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES. Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 111. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees ``(a) In General.--Whoever knowingly-- ``(1) forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates, or interferes while performing official duties, ``(2) makes physical contact with or has the intent to commit another felony while acting under paragraph (1), or ``(3) uses a deadly or dangerous weapon against (including a weapon intended to cause death or danger but that fails to do so by reason of a defective component) or inflicts bodily injury while acting under paragraph (1), any officer or employee of the United States or of any agency in any branch of the United States Government (including any member of the uniformed services) while engaged in or on account of the performance of official duties, or any person who formerly served as a person defined above on account of the performance of official duties during such person's term of service shall be punished as provided in subsection (b). ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both. ``(3) For a violation of paragraph (3) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $10,000 or by mandatory imprisonment, or both.''. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and 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) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and 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) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and 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) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and 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) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and for other purposes. ``(b) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase certain penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and 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) Punishment.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be punished as follows: ``(1) For a violation of paragraph (1) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. ``(2) For a violation of paragraph (2) of such subsection, by a fine under this title of not less than $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both.

H.R.6302

Health

Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a program to promote the health and well-being of older adults. To carry out the program, the CDC must, among other activities, regularly assess the health-related needs of older adults, identify disparities in outcomes of older adults based on demographic and other factors, and coordinate the efforts of federal agencies and nonfederal stakeholders with respect to the health of older adults. Additionally, the CDC must award grants or enter into cooperative agreements with health departments and nonprofit community-based organizations to improve the availability of data on older adult populations, link health care and social services sectors, and undertake related efforts.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. SEC. 2. HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall establish a program for the purpose of promoting the health and wellbeing of older adults to be known as the Healthy Aging Program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') by-- (1) improving the coordination of public health interventions that promote the health and wellbeing of older adults; (2) disseminating and implementing evidence-based best practices and programs with respect to promoting the health and wellbeing of older adults; and (3) coordinating multisectoral efforts to promote the health and wellbeing of older adults across governmental and nongovernmental health and related agencies. (b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. (2) Identify health outcome disparities in older adults, including differences by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability status, or geography. (3) Identify gaps in existing public health programs and policies that focus on older adults. (4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. (5) Work with multisectoral agencies to improve emergency preparedness plans and activities for older adults at increased risk during disasters, including older adults with disabilities. (6) Coordinate efforts to promote the health of older adults with the Administration for Community Living, other Federal departments and agencies, and nonprofit organizations. (7) Identify resources and evidence-based programs available to local and State health departments, including resources and programs that could be coordinated across sectors, to address the health and wellbeing of older adults. (c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. (2) Linking the health care sector with the community services sector (including aging services and supports and disability services and supports) to coordinate and promote community-based prevention and management services. (3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. (4) Training State and local public health personnel to implement or adapt evidence-based and innovative health promotion and disease prevention programs and policies. (5) Improving community conditions and addressing social determinants to promote health and wellbeing and foster independence among older adults, such as efforts to advance age-friendly communities and dementia-friendly communities. (d) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide technical assistance to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community- based organizations, in carrying out activities described in subsection (c). (e) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities carried out under subsections (a), (b), and (c) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purpose described in subsection (a), including the effects of such activities on addressing health disparities. (f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027. <all>

Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults Act

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes.

Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults Act

Rep. Frankel, Lois

D

FL

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish a program to promote the health and well-being of older adults. To carry out the program, the CDC must, among other activities, regularly assess the health-related needs of older adults, identify disparities in outcomes of older adults based on demographic and other factors, and coordinate the efforts of federal agencies and nonfederal stakeholders with respect to the health of older adults. Additionally, the CDC must award grants or enter into cooperative agreements with health departments and nonprofit community-based organizations to improve the availability of data on older adult populations, link health care and social services sectors, and undertake related efforts.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. SEC. (2) Identify health outcome disparities in older adults, including differences by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability status, or geography. (3) Identify gaps in existing public health programs and policies that focus on older adults. (4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. (5) Work with multisectoral agencies to improve emergency preparedness plans and activities for older adults at increased risk during disasters, including older adults with disabilities. (2) Linking the health care sector with the community services sector (including aging services and supports and disability services and supports) to coordinate and promote community-based prevention and management services. (3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. (4) Training State and local public health personnel to implement or adapt evidence-based and innovative health promotion and disease prevention programs and policies. (5) Improving community conditions and addressing social determinants to promote health and wellbeing and foster independence among older adults, such as efforts to advance age-friendly communities and dementia-friendly communities. (d) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide technical assistance to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community- based organizations, in carrying out activities described in subsection (c). (f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. SEC. (2) Identify health outcome disparities in older adults, including differences by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability status, or geography. (3) Identify gaps in existing public health programs and policies that focus on older adults. (4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. (2) Linking the health care sector with the community services sector (including aging services and supports and disability services and supports) to coordinate and promote community-based prevention and management services. (3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. (5) Improving community conditions and addressing social determinants to promote health and wellbeing and foster independence among older adults, such as efforts to advance age-friendly communities and dementia-friendly communities. (d) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide technical assistance to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community- based organizations, in carrying out activities described in subsection (c). (f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). 5304)), or a local or municipal government. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. SEC. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall establish a program for the purpose of promoting the health and wellbeing of older adults to be known as the Healthy Aging Program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') by-- (1) improving the coordination of public health interventions that promote the health and wellbeing of older adults; (2) disseminating and implementing evidence-based best practices and programs with respect to promoting the health and wellbeing of older adults; and (3) coordinating multisectoral efforts to promote the health and wellbeing of older adults across governmental and nongovernmental health and related agencies. (2) Identify health outcome disparities in older adults, including differences by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability status, or geography. (3) Identify gaps in existing public health programs and policies that focus on older adults. (4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. (5) Work with multisectoral agencies to improve emergency preparedness plans and activities for older adults at increased risk during disasters, including older adults with disabilities. (6) Coordinate efforts to promote the health of older adults with the Administration for Community Living, other Federal departments and agencies, and nonprofit organizations. (7) Identify resources and evidence-based programs available to local and State health departments, including resources and programs that could be coordinated across sectors, to address the health and wellbeing of older adults. (c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. (2) Linking the health care sector with the community services sector (including aging services and supports and disability services and supports) to coordinate and promote community-based prevention and management services. (3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. (4) Training State and local public health personnel to implement or adapt evidence-based and innovative health promotion and disease prevention programs and policies. (5) Improving community conditions and addressing social determinants to promote health and wellbeing and foster independence among older adults, such as efforts to advance age-friendly communities and dementia-friendly communities. (d) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide technical assistance to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community- based organizations, in carrying out activities described in subsection (c). (e) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities carried out under subsections (a), (b), and (c) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purpose described in subsection (a), including the effects of such activities on addressing health disparities. (f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. SEC. 2. HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall establish a program for the purpose of promoting the health and wellbeing of older adults to be known as the Healthy Aging Program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') by-- (1) improving the coordination of public health interventions that promote the health and wellbeing of older adults; (2) disseminating and implementing evidence-based best practices and programs with respect to promoting the health and wellbeing of older adults; and (3) coordinating multisectoral efforts to promote the health and wellbeing of older adults across governmental and nongovernmental health and related agencies. (b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. (2) Identify health outcome disparities in older adults, including differences by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability status, or geography. (3) Identify gaps in existing public health programs and policies that focus on older adults. (4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. (5) Work with multisectoral agencies to improve emergency preparedness plans and activities for older adults at increased risk during disasters, including older adults with disabilities. (6) Coordinate efforts to promote the health of older adults with the Administration for Community Living, other Federal departments and agencies, and nonprofit organizations. (7) Identify resources and evidence-based programs available to local and State health departments, including resources and programs that could be coordinated across sectors, to address the health and wellbeing of older adults. (c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. (2) Linking the health care sector with the community services sector (including aging services and supports and disability services and supports) to coordinate and promote community-based prevention and management services. (3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. (4) Training State and local public health personnel to implement or adapt evidence-based and innovative health promotion and disease prevention programs and policies. (5) Improving community conditions and addressing social determinants to promote health and wellbeing and foster independence among older adults, such as efforts to advance age-friendly communities and dementia-friendly communities. (d) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide technical assistance to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community- based organizations, in carrying out activities described in subsection (c). (e) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities carried out under subsections (a), (b), and (c) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purpose described in subsection (a), including the effects of such activities on addressing health disparities. (f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027. <all>

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. (b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( 4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. ( (c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( 3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. ( (e) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities carried out under subsections (a), (b), and (c) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purpose described in subsection (a), including the effects of such activities on addressing health disparities. ( f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( (7) Identify resources and evidence-based programs available to local and State health departments, including resources and programs that could be coordinated across sectors, to address the health and wellbeing of older adults. ( c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. ( h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( (7) Identify resources and evidence-based programs available to local and State health departments, including resources and programs that could be coordinated across sectors, to address the health and wellbeing of older adults. ( c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. ( h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. (b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( 4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. ( (c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( 3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. ( (e) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities carried out under subsections (a), (b), and (c) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purpose described in subsection (a), including the effects of such activities on addressing health disparities. ( f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( (7) Identify resources and evidence-based programs available to local and State health departments, including resources and programs that could be coordinated across sectors, to address the health and wellbeing of older adults. ( c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. ( h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. (b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( 4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. ( (c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( 3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. ( (e) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities carried out under subsections (a), (b), and (c) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purpose described in subsection (a), including the effects of such activities on addressing health disparities. ( f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( (7) Identify resources and evidence-based programs available to local and State health departments, including resources and programs that could be coordinated across sectors, to address the health and wellbeing of older adults. ( c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. ( h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. (b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( 4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. ( (c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( 3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. ( (e) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities carried out under subsections (a), (b), and (c) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purpose described in subsection (a), including the effects of such activities on addressing health disparities. ( f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( (7) Identify resources and evidence-based programs available to local and State health departments, including resources and programs that could be coordinated across sectors, to address the health and wellbeing of older adults. ( c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( (g) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible health department'' means a health department of a State, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, a Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), or a local or municipal government. ( h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section, including for grants under subsection (c), to remain available until September 30, 2027.

To provide for the establishment of a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to healthy aging and to authorize grants to health departments to carry out healthy aging programs, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults Act''. (b) Activities.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall design and implement the Program to carry out the following activities: (1) Regularly conduct assessments of the health-related needs of older adults and promote policies addressing those needs through evidence-based public health interventions to promote overall health and wellbeing among older adults and reduce health care and long-term care costs, and report to the Secretary the results of those assessments. ( 4) Promote public health partnerships with aging and other sector stakeholders to ensure nonduplication of efforts and increase efficiency by working collaboratively across sectors. ( (c) Grants to Health Departments and Nonprofit Community-Based Organizations.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible health departments, and to nonprofit community-based organizations, to carry out any of the following activities: (1) Improving availability of data on the older adult population, including through data-sharing with State units on aging. ( 3) Ensuring that State and local emergency preparedness plans and activities address the special needs of older adults, particularly the most vulnerable populations. ( (e) Evaluations.--The Secretary shall (directly or through grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) provide for the evaluation of activities carried out under subsections (a), (b), and (c) in order to determine the extent to which such activities have been effective in carrying out the purpose described in subsection (a), including the effects of such activities on addressing health disparities. ( f) Reports to Congress.--Beginning three years after the date of enactment, and at least once every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall submit to Congress a report that contains the results of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (

S.20

Taxation

Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act This bill modifies the tax treatment of foreign source income of domestic corporations to (1) eliminate a provision that allows companies to deduct a portion of the tangible assets of their controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) before the tax on foreign income applies, and (2) require net CFC tested income to be determined on a country-by-country basis rather than globally. The bill also requires the Joint Committee on Taxation to study options for reforming laws related to the taxation of income from international sources.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF TAX ON GLOBAL INTANGIBLE LOW-TAXED INCOME. (a) Repeal of Tax-Free Deemed Return on Investments.-- (1) In general.--Section 951A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``global intangible low- taxed income'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 951A of such Code is amended by striking subsections (b) and (d). (B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. (C) Section 951A(f) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Treatment as Subpart F Income for Certain Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any net CFC tested income included in gross income under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as an amount included under section 951(a)(1)(A) for purposes of applying sections 168(h)(2)(B), 535(b)(10), 851(b), 904(h)(1), 959, 961, 962, 993(a)(1)(E), 996(f)(1), 1248(b)(1), 1248(d)(1), 6501(e)(1)(C), 6654(d)(2)(D), and 6655(e)(4). ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. (D) Section 960(d)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``global intangible low-taxed income (as defined in section 951A(b))'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income (as defined in section 951A(c))''. (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(2) Special rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of making country- by-country determinations under this section and sections 904 and 960 with respect to net CFC tested income for a taxable year pursuant to paragraph (1)-- ``(i) taxes paid or accrued to a foreign country by the controlled foreign corporation shall be assigned to that country, and ``(ii) earnings to which such taxes relate shall be treated as income assigned to the country to which those tax payments are made. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(3) Earnings not subject to tax.--If earnings are not subject to tax by any country, then with respect to those earnings paragraph (1) shall not apply. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years of controlled 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. SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT ON RESTRUCTURING INTERNATIONAL TAX LAWS. (a) Study.--The Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation shall study options for the reform of laws related to the taxation of income from international sources, including the provisions of sections 59A, 250, and 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). <all>

Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis.

Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill modifies the tax treatment of foreign source income of domestic corporations to (1) eliminate a provision that allows companies to deduct a portion of the tangible assets of their controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) before the tax on foreign income applies, and (2) require net CFC tested income to be determined on a country-by-country basis rather than globally. The bill also requires the Joint Committee on Taxation to study options for reforming laws related to the taxation of income from international sources.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act''. 2. MODIFICATION OF TAX ON GLOBAL INTANGIBLE LOW-TAXED INCOME. (B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. (C) Section 951A(f) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Treatment as Subpart F Income for Certain Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any net CFC tested income included in gross income under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as an amount included under section 951(a)(1)(A) for purposes of applying sections 168(h)(2)(B), 535(b)(10), 851(b), 904(h)(1), 959, 961, 962, 993(a)(1)(E), 996(f)(1), 1248(b)(1), 1248(d)(1), 6501(e)(1)(C), 6654(d)(2)(D), and 6655(e)(4). ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(3) Earnings not subject to tax.--If earnings are not subject to tax by any country, then with respect to those earnings paragraph (1) shall not apply. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years of controlled 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. SEC. STUDY AND REPORT ON RESTRUCTURING INTERNATIONAL TAX LAWS. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act''. 2. MODIFICATION OF TAX ON GLOBAL INTANGIBLE LOW-TAXED INCOME. (B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(3) Earnings not subject to tax.--If earnings are not subject to tax by any country, then with respect to those earnings paragraph (1) shall not apply. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years of controlled 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. SEC. STUDY AND REPORT ON RESTRUCTURING INTERNATIONAL TAX LAWS. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act''. 2. MODIFICATION OF TAX ON GLOBAL INTANGIBLE LOW-TAXED INCOME. (B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. (C) Section 951A(f) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Treatment as Subpart F Income for Certain Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any net CFC tested income included in gross income under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as an amount included under section 951(a)(1)(A) for purposes of applying sections 168(h)(2)(B), 535(b)(10), 851(b), 904(h)(1), 959, 961, 962, 993(a)(1)(E), 996(f)(1), 1248(b)(1), 1248(d)(1), 6501(e)(1)(C), 6654(d)(2)(D), and 6655(e)(4). ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. (D) Section 960(d)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``global intangible low-taxed income (as defined in section 951A(b))'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income (as defined in section 951A(c))''. (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(2) Special rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of making country- by-country determinations under this section and sections 904 and 960 with respect to net CFC tested income for a taxable year pursuant to paragraph (1)-- ``(i) taxes paid or accrued to a foreign country by the controlled foreign corporation shall be assigned to that country, and ``(ii) earnings to which such taxes relate shall be treated as income assigned to the country to which those tax payments are made. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(3) Earnings not subject to tax.--If earnings are not subject to tax by any country, then with respect to those earnings paragraph (1) shall not apply. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years of controlled 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. SEC. STUDY AND REPORT ON RESTRUCTURING INTERNATIONAL TAX LAWS. (a) Study.--The Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation shall study options for the reform of laws related to the taxation of income from international sources, including the provisions of sections 59A, 250, and 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Removing Incentives for Outsourcing Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF TAX ON GLOBAL INTANGIBLE LOW-TAXED INCOME. (a) Repeal of Tax-Free Deemed Return on Investments.-- (1) In general.--Section 951A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``global intangible low- taxed income'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 951A of such Code is amended by striking subsections (b) and (d). (B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. (C) Section 951A(f) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Treatment as Subpart F Income for Certain Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any net CFC tested income included in gross income under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as an amount included under section 951(a)(1)(A) for purposes of applying sections 168(h)(2)(B), 535(b)(10), 851(b), 904(h)(1), 959, 961, 962, 993(a)(1)(E), 996(f)(1), 1248(b)(1), 1248(d)(1), 6501(e)(1)(C), 6654(d)(2)(D), and 6655(e)(4). ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. (D) Section 960(d)(2)(A) of such Code is amended by striking ``global intangible low-taxed income (as defined in section 951A(b))'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income (as defined in section 951A(c))''. (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(2) Special rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of making country- by-country determinations under this section and sections 904 and 960 with respect to net CFC tested income for a taxable year pursuant to paragraph (1)-- ``(i) taxes paid or accrued to a foreign country by the controlled foreign corporation shall be assigned to that country, and ``(ii) earnings to which such taxes relate shall be treated as income assigned to the country to which those tax payments are made. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(3) Earnings not subject to tax.--If earnings are not subject to tax by any country, then with respect to those earnings paragraph (1) shall not apply. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years of controlled 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. SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT ON RESTRUCTURING INTERNATIONAL TAX LAWS. (a) Study.--The Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation shall study options for the reform of laws related to the taxation of income from international sources, including the provisions of sections 59A, 250, and 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. (b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. (C) Section 951A(f) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Treatment as Subpart F Income for Certain Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any net CFC tested income included in gross income under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as an amount included under section 951(a)(1)(A) for purposes of applying sections 168(h)(2)(B), 535(b)(10), 851(b), 904(h)(1), 959, 961, 962, 993(a)(1)(E), 996(f)(1), 1248(b)(1), 1248(d)(1), 6501(e)(1)(C), 6654(d)(2)(D), and 6655(e)(4). ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. ( a) Study.--The Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation shall study options for the reform of laws related to the taxation of income from international sources, including the provisions of sections 59A, 250, and 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. a) Repeal of Tax-Free Deemed Return on Investments.-- (1) In general.--Section 951A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``global intangible low- taxed income'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(2) Special rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of making country- by-country determinations under this section and sections 904 and 960 with respect to net CFC tested income for a taxable year pursuant to paragraph (1)-- ``(i) taxes paid or accrued to a foreign country by the controlled foreign corporation shall be assigned to that country, and ``(ii) earnings to which such taxes relate shall be treated as income assigned to the country to which those tax payments are made. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. ( b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. a) Repeal of Tax-Free Deemed Return on Investments.-- (1) In general.--Section 951A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``global intangible low- taxed income'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(2) Special rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of making country- by-country determinations under this section and sections 904 and 960 with respect to net CFC tested income for a taxable year pursuant to paragraph (1)-- ``(i) taxes paid or accrued to a foreign country by the controlled foreign corporation shall be assigned to that country, and ``(ii) earnings to which such taxes relate shall be treated as income assigned to the country to which those tax payments are made. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. ( b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. (C) Section 951A(f) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Treatment as Subpart F Income for Certain Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any net CFC tested income included in gross income under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as an amount included under section 951(a)(1)(A) for purposes of applying sections 168(h)(2)(B), 535(b)(10), 851(b), 904(h)(1), 959, 961, 962, 993(a)(1)(E), 996(f)(1), 1248(b)(1), 1248(d)(1), 6501(e)(1)(C), 6654(d)(2)(D), and 6655(e)(4). ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. ( a) Study.--The Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation shall study options for the reform of laws related to the taxation of income from international sources, including the provisions of sections 59A, 250, and 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. a) Repeal of Tax-Free Deemed Return on Investments.-- (1) In general.--Section 951A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``global intangible low- taxed income'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(2) Special rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of making country- by-country determinations under this section and sections 904 and 960 with respect to net CFC tested income for a taxable year pursuant to paragraph (1)-- ``(i) taxes paid or accrued to a foreign country by the controlled foreign corporation shall be assigned to that country, and ``(ii) earnings to which such taxes relate shall be treated as income assigned to the country to which those tax payments are made. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. ( b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. (C) Section 951A(f) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Treatment as Subpart F Income for Certain Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any net CFC tested income included in gross income under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as an amount included under section 951(a)(1)(A) for purposes of applying sections 168(h)(2)(B), 535(b)(10), 851(b), 904(h)(1), 959, 961, 962, 993(a)(1)(E), 996(f)(1), 1248(b)(1), 1248(d)(1), 6501(e)(1)(C), 6654(d)(2)(D), and 6655(e)(4). ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. ( a) Study.--The Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation shall study options for the reform of laws related to the taxation of income from international sources, including the provisions of sections 59A, 250, and 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. a) Repeal of Tax-Free Deemed Return on Investments.-- (1) In general.--Section 951A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``global intangible low- taxed income'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(2) Special rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of making country- by-country determinations under this section and sections 904 and 960 with respect to net CFC tested income for a taxable year pursuant to paragraph (1)-- ``(i) taxes paid or accrued to a foreign country by the controlled foreign corporation shall be assigned to that country, and ``(ii) earnings to which such taxes relate shall be treated as income assigned to the country to which those tax payments are made. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. ( b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. (C) Section 951A(f) of such Code is amended to read as follows: ``(f) Treatment as Subpart F Income for Certain Purposes.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), any net CFC tested income included in gross income under subsection (a) shall be treated in the same manner as an amount included under section 951(a)(1)(A) for purposes of applying sections 168(h)(2)(B), 535(b)(10), 851(b), 904(h)(1), 959, 961, 962, 993(a)(1)(E), 996(f)(1), 1248(b)(1), 1248(d)(1), 6501(e)(1)(C), 6654(d)(2)(D), and 6655(e)(4). ``(2) Exception.--The Secretary shall provide rules for the application of paragraph (1) to other provisions of this title in any case in which the determination of subpart F income is required to be made at the level of the controlled foreign corporation.''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(B) Earnings assigned to two or more countries.-- If the same earnings are assigned to two or more countries under subparagraph (A), for purposes of paragraph (1) such earnings and the taxes related thereto shall be treated as assigned to the country with the highest statutory corporate tax rate. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. ( a) Study.--The Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation shall study options for the reform of laws related to the taxation of income from international sources, including the provisions of sections 59A, 250, and 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. a) Repeal of Tax-Free Deemed Return on Investments.-- (1) In general.--Section 951A(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``global intangible low- taxed income'' and inserting ``net CFC tested income''. ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(2) Special rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of making country- by-country determinations under this section and sections 904 and 960 with respect to net CFC tested income for a taxable year pursuant to paragraph (1)-- ``(i) taxes paid or accrued to a foreign country by the controlled foreign corporation shall be assigned to that country, and ``(ii) earnings to which such taxes relate shall be treated as income assigned to the country to which those tax payments are made. Such study include an evaluation of each option considered with respect to-- (1) the extent to which the option increases or decreases opportunities for tax avoidance; and (2) the extent to which the option increases or decreases incentives for domestic businesses to shift jobs and operations to other countries. ( b) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the global intangible low-taxed income by repealing the tax-free deemed return on investments and determining net CFC tested income on a per-country basis. B) Section 951A(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``subsections (b), (c)(1)(A), and'' and inserting ``subsections (c)(1)(A) and''. ( ( (b) Determination of Net CFC Tested Income on Country-by-Country Basis.--Section 951A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Determination Made on Country-by-Country Basis.-- ``(1) In general.--This section shall be applied with respect to a United States shareholder of the controlled foreign corporation separately with respect to each foreign country in which the controlled foreign corporation conducts any trade or business. ``(4) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this subsection, including the time period in which foreign earnings and the associated foreign taxes are assigned to a country.''. (

S.2447

Science, Technology, Communications

Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act or the SUCCESS Act This bill provides additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which supports remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period by covering reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

SUCCESS Act

A bill to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes.

SUCCESS Act Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act

Sen. Markey, Edward J.

D

MA

This bill provides additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which supports remote learning during the COVID-19 emergency period by covering reasonable costs of laptop and tablet computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity purchases for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this 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 ``Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND DEVICES. (a) In General.--Section 7402 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ``(except as provided in subsection (c)(2)(B))'' after ``during a COVID-19 emergency period''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Appropriation.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Emergency Connectivity Fund, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2021-- ``(i) $7,171,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for-- ``(I) the provision of support under the covered regulations; and ``(II) the Commission to adopt, and the Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company to administer, the covered regulations; and ``(ii) $1,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2030, for the Inspector General of the Commission to conduct oversight of support provided under the covered regulations; and ``(B) for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, $8,000,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the provision of support under the covered regulations, without regard to when-- ``(i) that support is provided; or ``(ii) any purchase described in subsection (a) occurs.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section. <all>

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. (b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

To amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional funding for E-rate support for emergency educational connections and devices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``under paragraph (2)(A) may be used for the purposes described in clause (ii) of such paragraph'' and inserting ``under paragraph (2)(A)(i) may be used for the purposes described in subclause (II) of such paragraph''. ( b) Updates to Regulations.--The Federal Communications Commission may make any updates to the regulations promulgated under section 7402(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2), as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act, that may be necessary as a result of the amendments made by subsection (a) of this section.

S.4940

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ON FEDERAL LAND AND WATER. (a) In General.--Except as provided in section 20.21 or 20.108 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service (referred to in this section as the ``applicable Secretary''), may not-- (1) prohibit the use of lead ammunition or tackle on Federal land or water that is-- (A) under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary; and (B) made available for hunting or fishing activities; or (2) issue regulations relating to the level of lead in ammunition or tackle to be used on Federal land or water described in paragraph (1). (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a prohibition or regulations described in that subsection that are limited to a specific unit of Federal land or water, if the applicable Secretary determines that-- (1) a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of Federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from the specific unit of Federal land or water; and (2) the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, are-- (A) consistent with the law of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; (B) consistent with an applicable policy of the fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; or (C) approved by the applicable fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located. (c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements. <all>

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022

Sen. Daines, Steve

R

MT

This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ON FEDERAL LAND AND WATER. (a) In General.--Except as provided in section 20.21 or 20.108 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service (referred to in this section as the ``applicable Secretary''), may not-- (1) prohibit the use of lead ammunition or tackle on Federal land or water that is-- (A) under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary; and (B) made available for hunting or fishing activities; or (2) issue regulations relating to the level of lead in ammunition or tackle to be used on Federal land or water described in paragraph (1). (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a prohibition or regulations described in that subsection that are limited to a specific unit of Federal land or water, if the applicable Secretary determines that-- (1) a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of Federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from the specific unit of Federal land or water; and (2) the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, are-- (A) consistent with the law of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; (B) consistent with an applicable policy of the fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; or (C) approved by the applicable fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located. (c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ON FEDERAL LAND AND WATER. (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a prohibition or regulations described in that subsection that are limited to a specific unit of Federal land or water, if the applicable Secretary determines that-- (1) a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of Federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from the specific unit of Federal land or water; and (2) the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, are-- (A) consistent with the law of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; (B) consistent with an applicable policy of the fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; or (C) approved by the applicable fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located. (c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ON FEDERAL LAND AND WATER. (a) In General.--Except as provided in section 20.21 or 20.108 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service (referred to in this section as the ``applicable Secretary''), may not-- (1) prohibit the use of lead ammunition or tackle on Federal land or water that is-- (A) under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary; and (B) made available for hunting or fishing activities; or (2) issue regulations relating to the level of lead in ammunition or tackle to be used on Federal land or water described in paragraph (1). (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a prohibition or regulations described in that subsection that are limited to a specific unit of Federal land or water, if the applicable Secretary determines that-- (1) a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of Federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from the specific unit of Federal land or water; and (2) the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, are-- (A) consistent with the law of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; (B) consistent with an applicable policy of the fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; or (C) approved by the applicable fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located. (c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ON FEDERAL LAND AND WATER. (a) In General.--Except as provided in section 20.21 or 20.108 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), and subsection (b), the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service (referred to in this section as the ``applicable Secretary''), may not-- (1) prohibit the use of lead ammunition or tackle on Federal land or water that is-- (A) under the jurisdiction of the applicable Secretary; and (B) made available for hunting or fishing activities; or (2) issue regulations relating to the level of lead in ammunition or tackle to be used on Federal land or water described in paragraph (1). (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a prohibition or regulations described in that subsection that are limited to a specific unit of Federal land or water, if the applicable Secretary determines that-- (1) a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of Federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from the specific unit of Federal land or water; and (2) the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, are-- (A) consistent with the law of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; (B) consistent with an applicable policy of the fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located; or (C) approved by the applicable fish and wildlife department of the State in which the specific Federal land or water is located. (c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022''. c) Federal Register Notice.--The applicable Secretary shall include in a Federal Register notice with respect to any prohibition or regulations that meet the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) an explanation of how the prohibition or regulations, as applicable, meet those requirements.

S.693

Congress

No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act or the No CORRUPTION Act This bill makes a Member of Congress who has been convicted of a crime related to public corruption ineligible to receive retirement payments pursuant to the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System based on service as a Member. Under current law, a Member must forgo receipt of these payments only after a final conviction (i.e., after the exhaustion of all appeals under the judicial process).

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act'' or the ``No CORRUPTION Act''. SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. (a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ``(B) If the conviction of an individual described in subparagraph (A) is overturned on appeal by a court of competent jurisdiction, the individual shall receive payments that the individual would have received but for the application of subparagraph (A). ``(C) This paragraph applies only to a conviction that occurs after the date of enactment of the No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act.''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''. Passed the Senate December 8, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 693 _______________________________________________________________________

No CORRUPTION Act

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes.

No CORRUPTION Act No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Official Now Act No CORRUPTION Act No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act No CORRUPTION Act No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act No CORRUPTION Act No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act

Sen. Rosen, Jacky

D

NV

This bill makes a Member of Congress who has been convicted of a crime related to public corruption ineligible to receive retirement payments pursuant to the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System based on service as a Member. Under current law, a Member must forgo receipt of these payments only after a final conviction (i.e., after the exhaustion of all appeals under the judicial process).

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act'' or the ``No CORRUPTION Act''. SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. (a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ``(B) If the conviction of an individual described in subparagraph (A) is overturned on appeal by a court of competent jurisdiction, the individual shall receive payments that the individual would have received but for the application of subparagraph (A). ``(C) This paragraph applies only to a conviction that occurs after the date of enactment of the No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act.''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''. Passed the Senate December 8, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 693 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act'' or the ``No CORRUPTION Act''. SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. (a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ``(B) If the conviction of an individual described in subparagraph (A) is overturned on appeal by a court of competent jurisdiction, the individual shall receive payments that the individual would have received but for the application of subparagraph (A). ``(C) This paragraph applies only to a conviction that occurs after the date of enactment of the No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act.''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''. Passed the Senate December 8, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 693 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act'' or the ``No CORRUPTION Act''. SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. (a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ``(B) If the conviction of an individual described in subparagraph (A) is overturned on appeal by a court of competent jurisdiction, the individual shall receive payments that the individual would have received but for the application of subparagraph (A). ``(C) This paragraph applies only to a conviction that occurs after the date of enactment of the No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act.''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''. Passed the Senate December 8, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 693 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act'' or the ``No CORRUPTION Act''. SEC. 2. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. (a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ``(B) If the conviction of an individual described in subparagraph (A) is overturned on appeal by a court of competent jurisdiction, the individual shall receive payments that the individual would have received but for the application of subparagraph (A). ``(C) This paragraph applies only to a conviction that occurs after the date of enactment of the No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act.''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''. Passed the Senate December 8, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 693 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. ( a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered).

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. ( a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered).

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. ( a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered).

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. ( a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered).

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. FORFEITURE OF PENSION. ( a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered).

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 8332(o) of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), an individual convicted of an offense described in paragraph (2) shall not be eligible to receive any payment of an annuity pursuant to the retirement system under this subchapter or chapter 84, except that this sentence applies only to such payments based on service rendered as a Member (irrespective of when rendered). ''; (3) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraph (6)''; and (4) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking ``paragraph (4)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (5)(B)''. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 719(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 8332(o)(5)'' and inserting ``section 8332(o)(6)''.

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Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Office for Access to Justice within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to advise on matters relating to justice for low-income and other underrepresented people in the criminal and civil justice systems. Additionally, DOJ must establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance federal objectives, including those related to employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Justice. (2) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office. (3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. SEC. 3. OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT. (a) In General.--There is established within the Department the Office for Access to Justice, which shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Attorney General. (b) Personnel and Funds.--The Attorney General shall provide to the Office such personnel and funds as are necessary to establish and operate the Office as a component of the Department. SEC. 4. DUTIES. The Director shall-- (1) serve as legal and policy advisor to the Attorney General to ensure access to justice for low-income and other underrepresented people in the criminal and civil justice systems; (2) serve as the principal legal advisor for the Department on the constitutional right to counsel and the other rights guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; (3) serve as the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable in accordance with section 6; (4) serve as the liaison and point of contact between the Department and indigent defense and civil legal aid organizations, including Federal public defender organizations, and conduct, along with the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, and the Office of the Associate Attorney General, semi-annual meetings with representatives of these organizations to receive input and recommendations on how to improve access to justice and fulfillment of the right to counsel; (5) coordinate with other components and divisions within the Department to ensure each is considering access to justice and right to counsel in policy, enforcement, and funding decisions; (6) consult with Department grantmaking components to ensure funding decisions take into account access to justice; and (7) consult with the Secretary of State and serve as the central authority of the executive branch on access to justice before international and multilateral organizations. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. SEC. 6. LEGAL AID INTERAGENCY ROUNDTABLE. (a) Purpose; Composition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, which shall be headed by an Executive Director, to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance a wide range of Federal objectives, including employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety. (2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. (3) Requirement.--The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall convene the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable not less frequently than semi-annually. (b) Duties.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall-- (1) improve coordination among Federal programs that help the vulnerable and underserved so that such programs are more efficient and produce better outcomes by including, where appropriate, legal services among the range of supportive services provided; (2) develop a list of federally funded programs and resources that incorporate or may incorporate civil legal aid and indigent defense; (3) develop policy recommendations that improve access to justice in Federal, State, local, and Tribal jurisdictions; (4) facilitate non-governmental partnerships to promote access to civil legal aid and indigent defense and further law enforcement and civil rights objectives; (5) advance evidence-based research, data collection, and analysis on civil legal aid and indigent defense, including the potential of technology innovations and non-traditional legal professionals to improve access to justice; (6) promote the provision of civil legal aid to servicemembers, servicemember families, and veterans; and (7) report on the activities of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to the President on an annual basis, including policy recommendations to improve access to civil and criminal justice in the United States. (c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable. <all>

Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021

A bill to provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.

Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021

Sen. Murphy, Christopher

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This bill establishes the Office for Access to Justice within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to advise on matters relating to justice for low-income and other underrepresented people in the criminal and civil justice systems. Additionally, DOJ must establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance federal objectives, including those related to employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021''. DEFINITIONS. (2) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office. 3. (a) In General.--There is established within the Department the Office for Access to Justice, which shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Attorney General. (b) Personnel and Funds.--The Attorney General shall provide to the Office such personnel and funds as are necessary to establish and operate the Office as a component of the Department. 4. DUTIES. 5. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. SEC. 6. LEGAL AID INTERAGENCY ROUNDTABLE. (b) Duties.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall-- (1) improve coordination among Federal programs that help the vulnerable and underserved so that such programs are more efficient and produce better outcomes by including, where appropriate, legal services among the range of supportive services provided; (2) develop a list of federally funded programs and resources that incorporate or may incorporate civil legal aid and indigent defense; (3) develop policy recommendations that improve access to justice in Federal, State, local, and Tribal jurisdictions; (4) facilitate non-governmental partnerships to promote access to civil legal aid and indigent defense and further law enforcement and civil rights objectives; (5) advance evidence-based research, data collection, and analysis on civil legal aid and indigent defense, including the potential of technology innovations and non-traditional legal professionals to improve access to justice; (6) promote the provision of civil legal aid to servicemembers, servicemember families, and veterans; and (7) report on the activities of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to the President on an annual basis, including policy recommendations to improve access to civil and criminal justice in the United States. (c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021''. DEFINITIONS. (2) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office. 3. (a) In General.--There is established within the Department the Office for Access to Justice, which shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Attorney General. 4. DUTIES. 5. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. SEC. 6. LEGAL AID INTERAGENCY ROUNDTABLE. (b) Duties.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall-- (1) improve coordination among Federal programs that help the vulnerable and underserved so that such programs are more efficient and produce better outcomes by including, where appropriate, legal services among the range of supportive services provided; (2) develop a list of federally funded programs and resources that incorporate or may incorporate civil legal aid and indigent defense; (3) develop policy recommendations that improve access to justice in Federal, State, local, and Tribal jurisdictions; (4) facilitate non-governmental partnerships to promote access to civil legal aid and indigent defense and further law enforcement and civil rights objectives; (5) advance evidence-based research, data collection, and analysis on civil legal aid and indigent defense, including the potential of technology innovations and non-traditional legal professionals to improve access to justice; (6) promote the provision of civil legal aid to servicemembers, servicemember families, and veterans; and (7) report on the activities of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to the President on an annual basis, including policy recommendations to improve access to civil and criminal justice in the United States. (c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021''. DEFINITIONS. (2) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office. 3. (a) In General.--There is established within the Department the Office for Access to Justice, which shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Attorney General. (b) Personnel and Funds.--The Attorney General shall provide to the Office such personnel and funds as are necessary to establish and operate the Office as a component of the Department. 4. DUTIES. The Director shall-- (1) serve as legal and policy advisor to the Attorney General to ensure access to justice for low-income and other underrepresented people in the criminal and civil justice systems; (2) serve as the principal legal advisor for the Department on the constitutional right to counsel and the other rights guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; (3) serve as the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable in accordance with section 6; (4) serve as the liaison and point of contact between the Department and indigent defense and civil legal aid organizations, including Federal public defender organizations, and conduct, along with the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, and the Office of the Associate Attorney General, semi-annual meetings with representatives of these organizations to receive input and recommendations on how to improve access to justice and fulfillment of the right to counsel; (5) coordinate with other components and divisions within the Department to ensure each is considering access to justice and right to counsel in policy, enforcement, and funding decisions; (6) consult with Department grantmaking components to ensure funding decisions take into account access to justice; and (7) consult with the Secretary of State and serve as the central authority of the executive branch on access to justice before international and multilateral organizations. 5. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. SEC. 6. LEGAL AID INTERAGENCY ROUNDTABLE. (a) Purpose; Composition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, which shall be headed by an Executive Director, to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance a wide range of Federal objectives, including employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety. (3) Requirement.--The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall convene the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable not less frequently than semi-annually. (b) Duties.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall-- (1) improve coordination among Federal programs that help the vulnerable and underserved so that such programs are more efficient and produce better outcomes by including, where appropriate, legal services among the range of supportive services provided; (2) develop a list of federally funded programs and resources that incorporate or may incorporate civil legal aid and indigent defense; (3) develop policy recommendations that improve access to justice in Federal, State, local, and Tribal jurisdictions; (4) facilitate non-governmental partnerships to promote access to civil legal aid and indigent defense and further law enforcement and civil rights objectives; (5) advance evidence-based research, data collection, and analysis on civil legal aid and indigent defense, including the potential of technology innovations and non-traditional legal professionals to improve access to justice; (6) promote the provision of civil legal aid to servicemembers, servicemember families, and veterans; and (7) report on the activities of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to the President on an annual basis, including policy recommendations to improve access to civil and criminal justice in the United States. (c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Justice. (2) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office. (3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. SEC. 3. OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT. (a) In General.--There is established within the Department the Office for Access to Justice, which shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Attorney General. (b) Personnel and Funds.--The Attorney General shall provide to the Office such personnel and funds as are necessary to establish and operate the Office as a component of the Department. SEC. 4. DUTIES. The Director shall-- (1) serve as legal and policy advisor to the Attorney General to ensure access to justice for low-income and other underrepresented people in the criminal and civil justice systems; (2) serve as the principal legal advisor for the Department on the constitutional right to counsel and the other rights guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; (3) serve as the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable in accordance with section 6; (4) serve as the liaison and point of contact between the Department and indigent defense and civil legal aid organizations, including Federal public defender organizations, and conduct, along with the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, and the Office of the Associate Attorney General, semi-annual meetings with representatives of these organizations to receive input and recommendations on how to improve access to justice and fulfillment of the right to counsel; (5) coordinate with other components and divisions within the Department to ensure each is considering access to justice and right to counsel in policy, enforcement, and funding decisions; (6) consult with Department grantmaking components to ensure funding decisions take into account access to justice; and (7) consult with the Secretary of State and serve as the central authority of the executive branch on access to justice before international and multilateral organizations. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. SEC. 6. LEGAL AID INTERAGENCY ROUNDTABLE. (a) Purpose; Composition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, which shall be headed by an Executive Director, to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance a wide range of Federal objectives, including employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety. (2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. (3) Requirement.--The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall convene the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable not less frequently than semi-annually. (b) Duties.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall-- (1) improve coordination among Federal programs that help the vulnerable and underserved so that such programs are more efficient and produce better outcomes by including, where appropriate, legal services among the range of supportive services provided; (2) develop a list of federally funded programs and resources that incorporate or may incorporate civil legal aid and indigent defense; (3) develop policy recommendations that improve access to justice in Federal, State, local, and Tribal jurisdictions; (4) facilitate non-governmental partnerships to promote access to civil legal aid and indigent defense and further law enforcement and civil rights objectives; (5) advance evidence-based research, data collection, and analysis on civil legal aid and indigent defense, including the potential of technology innovations and non-traditional legal professionals to improve access to justice; (6) promote the provision of civil legal aid to servicemembers, servicemember families, and veterans; and (7) report on the activities of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable to the President on an annual basis, including policy recommendations to improve access to civil and criminal justice in the United States. (c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable. <all>

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. 2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. a) Purpose; Composition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, which shall be headed by an Executive Director, to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance a wide range of Federal objectives, including employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety. (2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( 3) Requirement.--The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall convene the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable not less frequently than semi-annually. (

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. a) Purpose; Composition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, which shall be headed by an Executive Director, to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance a wide range of Federal objectives, including employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety. (2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( 3) Requirement.--The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall convene the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable not less frequently than semi-annually. (

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. 2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. a) Purpose; Composition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, which shall be headed by an Executive Director, to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance a wide range of Federal objectives, including employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety. (2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( 3) Requirement.--The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall convene the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable not less frequently than semi-annually. (

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. 2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. a) Purpose; Composition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, which shall be headed by an Executive Director, to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance a wide range of Federal objectives, including employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety. (2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( 3) Requirement.--The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall convene the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable not less frequently than semi-annually. (

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. 2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable.

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. a) Purpose; Composition.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable, which shall be headed by an Executive Director, to raise the awareness of executive branch agencies of the ways in which civil legal aid and indigent defense can help advance a wide range of Federal objectives, including employment, family stability, housing, consumer protection, health services, and public safety. (2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( 3) Requirement.--The Executive Director of the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable shall convene the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable not less frequently than semi-annually. (

To provide for the establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. 3) Office.--The term ``Office'' means the Office for Access to Justice established under section 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Office may not advise or participate in civil or criminal settlement negotiations involving or on behalf of the Department. 2) Composition.--The Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable as established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of executive branch department offices identified by the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Roundtable with the consent of the Attorney General. ( c) Appointment of Representatives.--The head of each executive branch department and each participating executive agency and office shall designate a senior Federal official who shall serve as their representative on the Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable.

H.R.9192

Housing and Community Development

Good Documentation and Enforcement of Estate Deeds Act of 2022 or the Good DEED Act This bill addresses deed fraud (i.e., forgery, impersonation, or willful misrepresentation of authority in connection with the execution of a written instrument transferring an interest in real property) by standardizing federal reporting of crimes related to deed fraud, enhancing federal penalties for individuals convicted of such crimes, and establishing a competitive grant program for states and certain localities to respond to deed fraud.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Good Documentation and Enforcement of Estate Deeds Act of 2022'' or the ``Good DEED Act''. SEC. 2. DEED FRAUD GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. (b) Eligibility.-- (1) Eligible entities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may award a grant to the following: (A) A State. (B) A political subdivision of a State with a population of 200,000 or more individuals. (2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an entity specified in paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Fingerprint requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an entity specified in paragraph (1) that is a State shall require that if a document to be notarized is a written instrument transferring an interest in real property, any notary public preforming an in-person notarization shall-- (A) if a print notary journal is used, require the party signing the document to place his or her right thumbprint or other finger print as appropriate in a sequential notary journal entry; and (B) if an electronic notary journal is used-- (i) save to such journal a picture of the signing party's face; or (ii) save to such journal a video of the signer during the act of signing. (4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. (c) Use of Funds.--A grant recipient under the Program may only use grant amounts to fund the following activities carried out by the recipient or a covered organization: (1) Legal assistance related to deed fraud for a low-income individual. (2) Coverage of costs associated with clearing a title for a low-income individual. (3) Acquisition, upgrade, or implementation of technology that-- (A) assists in preventing or detecting or responding to deed fraud; (B) facilitates communication in response to the detection of deed fraud; (C) assists in the creation of websites relating to deed fraud; (D) assists in the creation and use of public notification systems; (E) allows for geospatial information system mapping of deed fraud report locations; (F) enhances the indexing of information relating to deed fraud; (G) improves the exchange of data relating to deed fraud; or (H) reduces notarial fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts. (4) Assistance in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of deed fraud, including through the provision of-- (A) education and training; (B) information sharing and partnership facilitation; (C) research support and other assistance supportive of intelligence-focused policing; and (D) investigative support, including support staff, detectives, and prosecutors. (d) Selection Criteria.-- (1) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applications that propose to assist an area with a high actual or potential risk of deed fraud affecting title, as determined by the Secretary. (2) Minimum allocation for legal services.--At least 35 percent of the amounts awarded by the Secretary under the Program shall be used to provide legal assistance described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2). (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. (f) Uniform Crime Reporting Program.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, add a categories for deed fraud to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. (g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered organization.--The term ``covered organization'' means each of the following: (A) A legal services organization; (B) a non-profit organization, or a State, Tribal, or local government agency that develops laws, policies or programs designed to prevent, detect, deter and remedy deed fraud and related issues; and (2) Journal.--The term ``journal'' means-- (A) a record of notarial acts that is created and maintained by a notary public; or (B) all journals of notarial acts created and maintained by a notary public. (3) Legal services organization.--The term ``legal services organization'' means-- (A) an accredited law school; (B) a public provider of legal aid or legal services; or (C) a nonprofit provider of legal aid or legal services. (4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary. (5) Deed fraud.--The term ``deed fraud'' means forgery, impersonation, or willful misrepresentation of authority in connection with the execution of a written instrument transferring an interest in real property. (6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State. <all>

Good DEED Act

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes.

Good DEED Act Good Documentation and Enforcement of Estate Deeds Act of 2022

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel

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MO

This bill addresses deed fraud (i.e., forgery, impersonation, or willful misrepresentation of authority in connection with the execution of a written instrument transferring an interest in real property) by standardizing federal reporting of crimes related to deed fraud, enhancing federal penalties for individuals convicted of such crimes, and establishing a competitive grant program for states and certain localities to respond to deed fraud.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Good Documentation and Enforcement of Estate Deeds Act of 2022'' or the ``Good DEED Act''. SEC. 2. DEED FRAUD GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Eligibility.-- (1) Eligible entities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may award a grant to the following: (A) A State. (3) Fingerprint requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an entity specified in paragraph (1) that is a State shall require that if a document to be notarized is a written instrument transferring an interest in real property, any notary public preforming an in-person notarization shall-- (A) if a print notary journal is used, require the party signing the document to place his or her right thumbprint or other finger print as appropriate in a sequential notary journal entry; and (B) if an electronic notary journal is used-- (i) save to such journal a picture of the signing party's face; or (ii) save to such journal a video of the signer during the act of signing. (3) Acquisition, upgrade, or implementation of technology that-- (A) assists in preventing or detecting or responding to deed fraud; (B) facilitates communication in response to the detection of deed fraud; (C) assists in the creation of websites relating to deed fraud; (D) assists in the creation and use of public notification systems; (E) allows for geospatial information system mapping of deed fraud report locations; (F) enhances the indexing of information relating to deed fraud; (G) improves the exchange of data relating to deed fraud; or (H) reduces notarial fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts. (4) Assistance in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of deed fraud, including through the provision of-- (A) education and training; (B) information sharing and partnership facilitation; (C) research support and other assistance supportive of intelligence-focused policing; and (D) investigative support, including support staff, detectives, and prosecutors. (g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (3) Legal services organization.--The term ``legal services organization'' means-- (A) an accredited law school; (B) a public provider of legal aid or legal services; or (C) a nonprofit provider of legal aid or legal services. (4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Good Documentation and Enforcement of Estate Deeds Act of 2022'' or the ``Good DEED Act''. 2. DEED FRAUD GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Eligibility.-- (1) Eligible entities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may award a grant to the following: (A) A State. (3) Fingerprint requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an entity specified in paragraph (1) that is a State shall require that if a document to be notarized is a written instrument transferring an interest in real property, any notary public preforming an in-person notarization shall-- (A) if a print notary journal is used, require the party signing the document to place his or her right thumbprint or other finger print as appropriate in a sequential notary journal entry; and (B) if an electronic notary journal is used-- (i) save to such journal a picture of the signing party's face; or (ii) save to such journal a video of the signer during the act of signing. (4) Assistance in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of deed fraud, including through the provision of-- (A) education and training; (B) information sharing and partnership facilitation; (C) research support and other assistance supportive of intelligence-focused policing; and (D) investigative support, including support staff, detectives, and prosecutors. (g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (3) Legal services organization.--The term ``legal services organization'' means-- (A) an accredited law school; (B) a public provider of legal aid or legal services; or (C) a nonprofit provider of legal aid or legal services. (4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Good Documentation and Enforcement of Estate Deeds Act of 2022'' or the ``Good DEED Act''. SEC. 2. DEED FRAUD GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Eligibility.-- (1) Eligible entities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may award a grant to the following: (A) A State. (B) A political subdivision of a State with a population of 200,000 or more individuals. (3) Fingerprint requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an entity specified in paragraph (1) that is a State shall require that if a document to be notarized is a written instrument transferring an interest in real property, any notary public preforming an in-person notarization shall-- (A) if a print notary journal is used, require the party signing the document to place his or her right thumbprint or other finger print as appropriate in a sequential notary journal entry; and (B) if an electronic notary journal is used-- (i) save to such journal a picture of the signing party's face; or (ii) save to such journal a video of the signer during the act of signing. (4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. (c) Use of Funds.--A grant recipient under the Program may only use grant amounts to fund the following activities carried out by the recipient or a covered organization: (1) Legal assistance related to deed fraud for a low-income individual. (3) Acquisition, upgrade, or implementation of technology that-- (A) assists in preventing or detecting or responding to deed fraud; (B) facilitates communication in response to the detection of deed fraud; (C) assists in the creation of websites relating to deed fraud; (D) assists in the creation and use of public notification systems; (E) allows for geospatial information system mapping of deed fraud report locations; (F) enhances the indexing of information relating to deed fraud; (G) improves the exchange of data relating to deed fraud; or (H) reduces notarial fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts. (4) Assistance in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of deed fraud, including through the provision of-- (A) education and training; (B) information sharing and partnership facilitation; (C) research support and other assistance supportive of intelligence-focused policing; and (D) investigative support, including support staff, detectives, and prosecutors. (d) Selection Criteria.-- (1) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applications that propose to assist an area with a high actual or potential risk of deed fraud affecting title, as determined by the Secretary. (f) Uniform Crime Reporting Program.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, add a categories for deed fraud to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. (g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (3) Legal services organization.--The term ``legal services organization'' means-- (A) an accredited law school; (B) a public provider of legal aid or legal services; or (C) a nonprofit provider of legal aid or legal services. (4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Good Documentation and Enforcement of Estate Deeds Act of 2022'' or the ``Good DEED Act''. SEC. 2. DEED FRAUD GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Eligibility.-- (1) Eligible entities.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may award a grant to the following: (A) A State. (B) A political subdivision of a State with a population of 200,000 or more individuals. (3) Fingerprint requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an entity specified in paragraph (1) that is a State shall require that if a document to be notarized is a written instrument transferring an interest in real property, any notary public preforming an in-person notarization shall-- (A) if a print notary journal is used, require the party signing the document to place his or her right thumbprint or other finger print as appropriate in a sequential notary journal entry; and (B) if an electronic notary journal is used-- (i) save to such journal a picture of the signing party's face; or (ii) save to such journal a video of the signer during the act of signing. (4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. (c) Use of Funds.--A grant recipient under the Program may only use grant amounts to fund the following activities carried out by the recipient or a covered organization: (1) Legal assistance related to deed fraud for a low-income individual. (2) Coverage of costs associated with clearing a title for a low-income individual. (3) Acquisition, upgrade, or implementation of technology that-- (A) assists in preventing or detecting or responding to deed fraud; (B) facilitates communication in response to the detection of deed fraud; (C) assists in the creation of websites relating to deed fraud; (D) assists in the creation and use of public notification systems; (E) allows for geospatial information system mapping of deed fraud report locations; (F) enhances the indexing of information relating to deed fraud; (G) improves the exchange of data relating to deed fraud; or (H) reduces notarial fraud or mistake in the performance of notarial acts. (4) Assistance in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of deed fraud, including through the provision of-- (A) education and training; (B) information sharing and partnership facilitation; (C) research support and other assistance supportive of intelligence-focused policing; and (D) investigative support, including support staff, detectives, and prosecutors. (d) Selection Criteria.-- (1) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applications that propose to assist an area with a high actual or potential risk of deed fraud affecting title, as determined by the Secretary. (f) Uniform Crime Reporting Program.--The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, add a categories for deed fraud to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. (g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered organization.--The term ``covered organization'' means each of the following: (A) A legal services organization; (B) a non-profit organization, or a State, Tribal, or local government agency that develops laws, policies or programs designed to prevent, detect, deter and remedy deed fraud and related issues; and (2) Journal.--The term ``journal'' means-- (A) a record of notarial acts that is created and maintained by a notary public; or (B) all journals of notarial acts created and maintained by a notary public. (3) Legal services organization.--The term ``legal services organization'' means-- (A) an accredited law school; (B) a public provider of legal aid or legal services; or (C) a nonprofit provider of legal aid or legal services. (4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary. (6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( 4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. ( c) Use of Funds.--A grant recipient under the Program may only use grant amounts to fund the following activities carried out by the recipient or a covered organization: (1) Legal assistance related to deed fraud for a low-income individual. ( 4) Assistance in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of deed fraud, including through the provision of-- (A) education and training; (B) information sharing and partnership facilitation; (C) research support and other assistance supportive of intelligence-focused policing; and (D) investigative support, including support staff, detectives, and prosecutors. ( d) Selection Criteria.-- (1) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applications that propose to assist an area with a high actual or potential risk of deed fraud affecting title, as determined by the Secretary. ( (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. ( (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered organization.--The term ``covered organization'' means each of the following: (A) A legal services organization; (B) a non-profit organization, or a State, Tribal, or local government agency that develops laws, policies or programs designed to prevent, detect, deter and remedy deed fraud and related issues; and (2) Journal.--The term ``journal'' means-- (A) a record of notarial acts that is created and maintained by a notary public; or (B) all journals of notarial acts created and maintained by a notary public. ( 4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary. ( (6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( (4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. ( 2) Minimum allocation for legal services.--At least 35 percent of the amounts awarded by the Secretary under the Program shall be used to provide legal assistance described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2). (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. ( (5) Deed fraud.--The term ``deed fraud'' means forgery, impersonation, or willful misrepresentation of authority in connection with the execution of a written instrument transferring an interest in real property. ( 6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( (4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. ( 2) Minimum allocation for legal services.--At least 35 percent of the amounts awarded by the Secretary under the Program shall be used to provide legal assistance described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2). (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. ( (5) Deed fraud.--The term ``deed fraud'' means forgery, impersonation, or willful misrepresentation of authority in connection with the execution of a written instrument transferring an interest in real property. ( 6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( 4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. ( c) Use of Funds.--A grant recipient under the Program may only use grant amounts to fund the following activities carried out by the recipient or a covered organization: (1) Legal assistance related to deed fraud for a low-income individual. ( 4) Assistance in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of deed fraud, including through the provision of-- (A) education and training; (B) information sharing and partnership facilitation; (C) research support and other assistance supportive of intelligence-focused policing; and (D) investigative support, including support staff, detectives, and prosecutors. ( d) Selection Criteria.-- (1) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applications that propose to assist an area with a high actual or potential risk of deed fraud affecting title, as determined by the Secretary. ( (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. ( (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered organization.--The term ``covered organization'' means each of the following: (A) A legal services organization; (B) a non-profit organization, or a State, Tribal, or local government agency that develops laws, policies or programs designed to prevent, detect, deter and remedy deed fraud and related issues; and (2) Journal.--The term ``journal'' means-- (A) a record of notarial acts that is created and maintained by a notary public; or (B) all journals of notarial acts created and maintained by a notary public. ( 4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary. ( (6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( (4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. ( 2) Minimum allocation for legal services.--At least 35 percent of the amounts awarded by the Secretary under the Program shall be used to provide legal assistance described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2). (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. ( (5) Deed fraud.--The term ``deed fraud'' means forgery, impersonation, or willful misrepresentation of authority in connection with the execution of a written instrument transferring an interest in real property. ( 6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( 4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. ( c) Use of Funds.--A grant recipient under the Program may only use grant amounts to fund the following activities carried out by the recipient or a covered organization: (1) Legal assistance related to deed fraud for a low-income individual. ( 4) Assistance in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of deed fraud, including through the provision of-- (A) education and training; (B) information sharing and partnership facilitation; (C) research support and other assistance supportive of intelligence-focused policing; and (D) investigative support, including support staff, detectives, and prosecutors. ( d) Selection Criteria.-- (1) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applications that propose to assist an area with a high actual or potential risk of deed fraud affecting title, as determined by the Secretary. ( (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. ( (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered organization.--The term ``covered organization'' means each of the following: (A) A legal services organization; (B) a non-profit organization, or a State, Tribal, or local government agency that develops laws, policies or programs designed to prevent, detect, deter and remedy deed fraud and related issues; and (2) Journal.--The term ``journal'' means-- (A) a record of notarial acts that is created and maintained by a notary public; or (B) all journals of notarial acts created and maintained by a notary public. ( 4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary. ( (6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( (4) Recording retention requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, a State shall require any notary public performing remote notarization using audio-visual technology with respect to a written instrument transferring an interest in real property to submit an audio and visual recording of the notarization to a repository approved by such State where such recording shall be retained for not less than 10 years. ( 2) Minimum allocation for legal services.--At least 35 percent of the amounts awarded by the Secretary under the Program shall be used to provide legal assistance described in subsections (c)(1) and (c)(2). (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( g) United States Sentencing Commission.--The United States Sentencing Commission, shall, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act promulgate guidelines or amend existing guidelines to provide sentencing enhancements for offenses that involve deed fraud. ( (5) Deed fraud.--The term ``deed fraud'' means forgery, impersonation, or willful misrepresentation of authority in connection with the execution of a written instrument transferring an interest in real property. ( 6) Written instrument transferring an interest in real property.-- The term ``written instrument transferring an interest in real property'' includes any deed, mortgage, satisfaction of mortgage, contract of sale, assignment or termination of any of the foregoing, or any other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right or interest in real property, or is required for the filing of a deed, including a notarial certificate, with an agency of a State or any political subdivision, public authority or public benefit corporation of a State.

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( ( d) Selection Criteria.-- (1) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applications that propose to assist an area with a high actual or potential risk of deed fraud affecting title, as determined by the Secretary. ( ( e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( ( (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered organization.--The term ``covered organization'' means each of the following: (A) A legal services organization; (B) a non-profit organization, or a State, Tribal, or local government agency that develops laws, policies or programs designed to prevent, detect, deter and remedy deed fraud and related issues; and (2) Journal.--The term ``journal'' means-- (A) a record of notarial acts that is created and maintained by a notary public; or (B) all journals of notarial acts created and maintained by a notary public. ( 4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary. ( (

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( (

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to address deed fraud, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to award grants, on a competitive basis, to address deed fraud in accordance with this section. ( ( d) Selection Criteria.-- (1) Priority.--In awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to grant applications that propose to assist an area with a high actual or potential risk of deed fraud affecting title, as determined by the Secretary. ( ( e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report on the Program, including-- (1) a description of activities funded under the Program; (2) an identification of factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of deed fraud, which shall include the impact of state laws; and (3) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program in assisting victims of deed fraud affecting title. ( ( (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered organization.--The term ``covered organization'' means each of the following: (A) A legal services organization; (B) a non-profit organization, or a State, Tribal, or local government agency that develops laws, policies or programs designed to prevent, detect, deter and remedy deed fraud and related issues; and (2) Journal.--The term ``journal'' means-- (A) a record of notarial acts that is created and maintained by a notary public; or (B) all journals of notarial acts created and maintained by a notary public. ( 4) Low-income individual.--The term ``low-income individual'' means an individual with a household income that does not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area in which such individual resides, as determined by the Secretary. ( (

H.R.4763

Agriculture and Food

Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award grants to certain entities, including states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, such as projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; improve air, water, and soil health; and increase carbon sequestration. Additionally, USDA must establish a program to award grants to governmental organizations and private entities in the agricultural sector to carry out at least 10 pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products and waste into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy, and construction materials.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The evidence for human-induced climate change is undeniable and our agricultural communities are increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change. (2) The volatility of weather patterns, ranging from more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and wildfires can negatively impact agricultural productivity. (3) Rural communities, that often lack Federal and State resources, are especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as revenue losses, hours lost at work, and infrastructure damages. (4) Climate resilient practices and technologies are needed to help save Federal, State, and local taxpayers money. These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. (5) The need for measures that promote energy and water use efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy will greatly reduce the adverse impacts of climate change. (6) Many farmers and agricultural producers are currently utilizing environmentally beneficial practices that also better their production costs. (7) Excessive heat exposure poses a direct threat to farm workers and the economy. Climate change increases this danger, as 18 of the 19 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001. Rising temperatures are projected to cause an increase in heat-related workplace injuries, illnesses, loss in labor capacity, and decreased productivity. In light of these findings, the Federal Government has an obligation to protect farmworkers, outdoor workers, and employers in the United States from climate change. (8) The Department of Agriculture should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. Further, the Department should provide technical assistance, community support, and financial incentives and grants for farmers to partner together to build cooperative digester models. The Department should use cross-agency collaborative models and utilize existing Federal programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's AgSTAR program to increase farmer access and engagement in these efforts. (9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. (10) Federal assistance is needed to help farming practices become more resilient and sustainable for the long-term. SEC. 3. FUTURE OF AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCY AND MODERNIZATION FUND. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary'') shall carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects for a qualified purpose. (b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is-- (1) a Federal agency; (2) a State or a group of States; (3) a unit of local government or a group of local governments; (4) an irrigation district; (5) a Tribal government or a consortium of Tribal governments; (6) a State or regional transit agency or a group of State or regional transit agencies; (7) a nonprofit organization; (8) a special purpose district or public authority; (9) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); and (10) any other entity, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under this section may use funds received through the grant to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization through-- (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resilience in the agricultural sector; (2) increasing carbon sequestration; (3) improving soil health; (4) providing multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, ecosystem preservation, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements; (5) in accordance with State and Federal law, expediting projects with a focus in renewable energy, including biofuels; (6) incorporating collaborative partnerships that involve local communities in project planning on economic and social benefits of sustainable agricultural production; (7) investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and technology; (8) converting plant wastes into higher value biocarbon products, including practices like pyrolysis; (9) improving air and water quality, including pollutants and odors, with dairy digesters and non-digester manure management practices and technologies; (10) supporting clean air, water, climate, and a sustainable environment helping develop local and national resilience strategies against droughts, wildfires, and floods; (11) supporting and funding purchases of cleaner and lower or zero emission agriculture-related equipment like harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, and other equipment used in agricultural operations; and (12) increasing research on the most effective methods of eradicating and controlling invasive species and pests, such as nutria and spotted lantern fly. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. SEC. 4. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to eligible entities to carry out not fewer than 10 pilot projects, with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy and construction materials. (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. (c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes.

Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to award grants to certain entities, including states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, such as projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; improve air, water, and soil health; and increase carbon sequestration. Additionally, USDA must establish a program to award grants to governmental organizations and private entities in the agricultural sector to carry out at least 10 pilot projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products and waste into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy, and construction materials.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. 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 ``Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (4) Climate resilient practices and technologies are needed to help save Federal, State, and local taxpayers money. (5) The need for measures that promote energy and water use efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy will greatly reduce the adverse impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures are projected to cause an increase in heat-related workplace injuries, illnesses, loss in labor capacity, and decreased productivity. Further, the Department should provide technical assistance, community support, and financial incentives and grants for farmers to partner together to build cooperative digester models. 3. (b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is-- (1) a Federal agency; (2) a State or a group of States; (3) a unit of local government or a group of local governments; (4) an irrigation district; (5) a Tribal government or a consortium of Tribal governments; (6) a State or regional transit agency or a group of State or regional transit agencies; (7) a nonprofit organization; (8) a special purpose district or public authority; (9) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); and (10) any other entity, as determined by the Secretary. SEC. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. 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 ``Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (4) Climate resilient practices and technologies are needed to help save Federal, State, and local taxpayers money. (5) The need for measures that promote energy and water use efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy will greatly reduce the adverse impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures are projected to cause an increase in heat-related workplace injuries, illnesses, loss in labor capacity, and decreased productivity. Further, the Department should provide technical assistance, community support, and financial incentives and grants for farmers to partner together to build cooperative digester models. 3. (b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is-- (1) a Federal agency; (2) a State or a group of States; (3) a unit of local government or a group of local governments; (4) an irrigation district; (5) a Tribal government or a consortium of Tribal governments; (6) a State or regional transit agency or a group of State or regional transit agencies; (7) a nonprofit organization; (8) a special purpose district or public authority; (9) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); and (10) any other entity, as determined by the Secretary. SEC. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The volatility of weather patterns, ranging from more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and wildfires can negatively impact agricultural productivity. (4) Climate resilient practices and technologies are needed to help save Federal, State, and local taxpayers money. These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. (5) The need for measures that promote energy and water use efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy will greatly reduce the adverse impacts of climate change. (6) Many farmers and agricultural producers are currently utilizing environmentally beneficial practices that also better their production costs. (7) Excessive heat exposure poses a direct threat to farm workers and the economy. Climate change increases this danger, as 18 of the 19 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001. Rising temperatures are projected to cause an increase in heat-related workplace injuries, illnesses, loss in labor capacity, and decreased productivity. (8) The Department of Agriculture should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. Further, the Department should provide technical assistance, community support, and financial incentives and grants for farmers to partner together to build cooperative digester models. 3. (b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is-- (1) a Federal agency; (2) a State or a group of States; (3) a unit of local government or a group of local governments; (4) an irrigation district; (5) a Tribal government or a consortium of Tribal governments; (6) a State or regional transit agency or a group of State or regional transit agencies; (7) a nonprofit organization; (8) a special purpose district or public authority; (9) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); and (10) any other entity, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under this section may use funds received through the grant to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization through-- (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resilience in the agricultural sector; (2) increasing carbon sequestration; (3) improving soil health; (4) providing multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, ecosystem preservation, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements; (5) in accordance with State and Federal law, expediting projects with a focus in renewable energy, including biofuels; (6) incorporating collaborative partnerships that involve local communities in project planning on economic and social benefits of sustainable agricultural production; (7) investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and technology; (8) converting plant wastes into higher value biocarbon products, including practices like pyrolysis; (9) improving air and water quality, including pollutants and odors, with dairy digesters and non-digester manure management practices and technologies; (10) supporting clean air, water, climate, and a sustainable environment helping develop local and national resilience strategies against droughts, wildfires, and floods; (11) supporting and funding purchases of cleaner and lower or zero emission agriculture-related equipment like harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, and other equipment used in agricultural operations; and (12) increasing research on the most effective methods of eradicating and controlling invasive species and pests, such as nutria and spotted lantern fly. SEC. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. (c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Future of Agricultural Resiliency And Modernization Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The evidence for human-induced climate change is undeniable and our agricultural communities are increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change. (2) The volatility of weather patterns, ranging from more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and wildfires can negatively impact agricultural productivity. (3) Rural communities, that often lack Federal and State resources, are especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as revenue losses, hours lost at work, and infrastructure damages. (4) Climate resilient practices and technologies are needed to help save Federal, State, and local taxpayers money. These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. (5) The need for measures that promote energy and water use efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy will greatly reduce the adverse impacts of climate change. (6) Many farmers and agricultural producers are currently utilizing environmentally beneficial practices that also better their production costs. (7) Excessive heat exposure poses a direct threat to farm workers and the economy. Climate change increases this danger, as 18 of the 19 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001. Rising temperatures are projected to cause an increase in heat-related workplace injuries, illnesses, loss in labor capacity, and decreased productivity. In light of these findings, the Federal Government has an obligation to protect farmworkers, outdoor workers, and employers in the United States from climate change. (8) The Department of Agriculture should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. Further, the Department should provide technical assistance, community support, and financial incentives and grants for farmers to partner together to build cooperative digester models. The Department should use cross-agency collaborative models and utilize existing Federal programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's AgSTAR program to increase farmer access and engagement in these efforts. (9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. (10) Federal assistance is needed to help farming practices become more resilient and sustainable for the long-term. 3. (b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is-- (1) a Federal agency; (2) a State or a group of States; (3) a unit of local government or a group of local governments; (4) an irrigation district; (5) a Tribal government or a consortium of Tribal governments; (6) a State or regional transit agency or a group of State or regional transit agencies; (7) a nonprofit organization; (8) a special purpose district or public authority; (9) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); and (10) any other entity, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under this section may use funds received through the grant to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization through-- (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resilience in the agricultural sector; (2) increasing carbon sequestration; (3) improving soil health; (4) providing multiple benefits, including water supply reliability, ecosystem preservation, groundwater management and enhancements, and water quality improvements; (5) in accordance with State and Federal law, expediting projects with a focus in renewable energy, including biofuels; (6) incorporating collaborative partnerships that involve local communities in project planning on economic and social benefits of sustainable agricultural production; (7) investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and technology; (8) converting plant wastes into higher value biocarbon products, including practices like pyrolysis; (9) improving air and water quality, including pollutants and odors, with dairy digesters and non-digester manure management practices and technologies; (10) supporting clean air, water, climate, and a sustainable environment helping develop local and national resilience strategies against droughts, wildfires, and floods; (11) supporting and funding purchases of cleaner and lower or zero emission agriculture-related equipment like harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, and other equipment used in agricultural operations; and (12) increasing research on the most effective methods of eradicating and controlling invasive species and pests, such as nutria and spotted lantern fly. SEC. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to eligible entities to carry out not fewer than 10 pilot projects, with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, including sustainable industrial applications, agrochemicals, repurposing process heat, energy and construction materials. (c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. 2) The volatility of weather patterns, ranging from more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and wildfires can negatively impact agricultural productivity. ( These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( Climate change increases this danger, as 18 of the 19 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001. 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( In light of these findings, the Federal Government has an obligation to protect farmworkers, outdoor workers, and employers in the United States from climate change. ( 8) The Department of Agriculture should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. The Department should use cross-agency collaborative models and utilize existing Federal programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's AgSTAR program to increase farmer access and engagement in these efforts. ( 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. ( (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( In light of these findings, the Federal Government has an obligation to protect farmworkers, outdoor workers, and employers in the United States from climate change. ( 8) The Department of Agriculture should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. The Department should use cross-agency collaborative models and utilize existing Federal programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's AgSTAR program to increase farmer access and engagement in these efforts. ( 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. ( (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. 2) The volatility of weather patterns, ranging from more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and wildfires can negatively impact agricultural productivity. ( These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( Climate change increases this danger, as 18 of the 19 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001. 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( In light of these findings, the Federal Government has an obligation to protect farmworkers, outdoor workers, and employers in the United States from climate change. ( 8) The Department of Agriculture should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. The Department should use cross-agency collaborative models and utilize existing Federal programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's AgSTAR program to increase farmer access and engagement in these efforts. ( 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. ( (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. 2) The volatility of weather patterns, ranging from more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and wildfires can negatively impact agricultural productivity. ( These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( Climate change increases this danger, as 18 of the 19 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001. 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( In light of these findings, the Federal Government has an obligation to protect farmworkers, outdoor workers, and employers in the United States from climate change. ( 8) The Department of Agriculture should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. The Department should use cross-agency collaborative models and utilize existing Federal programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's AgSTAR program to increase farmer access and engagement in these efforts. ( 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. ( (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. 2) The volatility of weather patterns, ranging from more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and wildfires can negatively impact agricultural productivity. ( These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( Climate change increases this danger, as 18 of the 19 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001. 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( In light of these findings, the Federal Government has an obligation to protect farmworkers, outdoor workers, and employers in the United States from climate change. ( 8) The Department of Agriculture should use research and development programs to make dairy digesters more affordable while mitigating environmental effects. The Department should use cross-agency collaborative models and utilize existing Federal programs, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's AgSTAR program to increase farmer access and engagement in these efforts. ( 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. PYROLYSIS INNOVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM. ( (b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( c) Report.--Not later than two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on-- (1) the activities carried out using grants awarded under such subsection; (2) best practices used to leverage the investment of the Federal Government for the purposes specified in subsection (a); and (3) an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects that further agricultural resiliency and modernization, and for other purposes. 2) The volatility of weather patterns, ranging from more frequent and severe droughts, floods, and wildfires can negatively impact agricultural productivity. ( These technologies include manure resource recovery systems, which recover the nutrients contained in organic matter from their source help protect water quality. ( Climate change increases this danger, as 18 of the 19 hottest years on record have occurred since 2001. 9) The Department should engage in partnerships with other Federal agencies to control invasive species, in a manner that protects the environment, infrastructure, and agricultural lands in the United States. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. b) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (1) a third-party private entity, the primary business of which is related to agriculture (as determined by the Secretary); (2) a nongovernmental organization with experience working with agricultural producers (as determined by the Secretary); and (3) a governmental organization. ( (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

S.2408

Education

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or to employees of the IHE or the site. An IHE that hosts or is affiliated with a site must, in order to remain eligible for federal funds, annually certify that the site does not provide abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) The term ``school-based service site'' means-- (A) a health clinic that-- (i) meets the definition of a school-based health center under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding. <all>

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021

A bill to prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes.

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021

Sen. Daines, Steve

R

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This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or to employees of the IHE or the site. An IHE that hosts or is affiliated with a site must, in order to remain eligible for federal funds, annually certify that the site does not provide abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding.

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. 1001). 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding.

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) The term ``school-based service site'' means-- (A) a health clinic that-- (i) meets the definition of a school-based health center under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding. <all>

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON AWARD OF FUNDS TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) The term ``school-based service site'' means-- (A) a health clinic that-- (i) meets the definition of a school-based health center under section 2110(c)(9)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(A)) and is administered by a sponsoring facility (as defined in section 2110(c)(9)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)(B))); and (ii) provides, at a minimum, comprehensive primary health services during school hours by health professionals in accordance with established standards, community practice, reporting laws, and other State laws, including parental consent and notification laws that are not inconsistent with Federal law; or (B) a clinic providing health care services (including primary health services, family planning services, telehealth services, and pharmaceutical services, without regard to whether the services are provided by employees of the clinic or contracted providers) to students that is located on the campus of an institution of higher education that accepts Federal funding. <all>

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. b) Annual Reporting.--To remain eligible for awards of Federal funds, an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with one or more school-based service sites shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no such site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. (

To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--No Federal funds may be awarded (directly or indirectly, including through a contract or subcontract) to any institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with any school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site. ( (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; or (ii) to remove a dead unborn child. ( 2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (

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Reform and Update Rural Access to Local Exams Act of 2021 or the RURAL Exams Act of 2021 This bill updates policies and procedures related to covered medical disability examinations provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its contractors. Under the bill, covered medical disability examinations are those that are required for purposes of adjudicating specified VA benefits. First, the bill requires the VA to begin collecting data to improve veterans' access to covered medical disability examinations. The VA must study rural veterans' access to covered medical disability examinations and submit a plan to improve access. Additionally, the VA must ensure that contracts for the provision of covered medical disability examinations by contractors include specified elements. Specifically, such contracts must (1) include financial incentives to encourage timeliness in medical disability examination appointments for rural or housebound veterans, (2) include financial disincentives to encourage timeliness, and (3) require contractors to cooperate with inspections. Finally, the VA must establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where medical disability examinations are provided by VA contractors.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary 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 ``Reform and Update Rural Access to Local Exams Act of 2021'' or the ``RURAL Exams Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Housebound.--The term ``housebound'', with respect to a veteran, means-- (A) the veteran meets the requirement of ``permanently housebound'' as described in section 1114(s) of title 38, United States Code; (B) the veteran meets the requirement of ``permanently housebound'' as described in section 1502(c) of such title; or (C) the Secretary has determined that the veteran faces significant difficulty in traveling to obtain a covered medical disability examination. (3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. (4) Rural veteran.--The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who resides in a rural area. SEC. 3. IMPROVING DATA COLLECTION BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ON COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (a) Data Collection Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall begin collecting data to improve access of veterans to covered medical disability examinations. (b) Elements.--Data collected under subsection (a) shall include data regarding the following: (1) Timeliness, quality, and veteran satisfaction measurements of covered medical disability examinations. (2) Proportion of completed covered medical disability examinations determined to be inadequate for the adjudication of a claim for compensation or pension under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Every performance standard required for eligibility for financial incentives or disincentives in a contract between the Department of Veterans Affairs and any contractor for the provision of a covered medical disability examination. (c) Disaggregation of Data.--The Secretary shall disaggregate data collected under subsection (a) by-- (1) State; (2) county; and (3) as the case may be-- (A) individual contractor with a Department of Veterans Affairs contract for the provision of a covered medical disability examination; or (B) individual Veterans Health Administration facility conducting a covered medical disability examination. (d) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make publicly available on an internet website, and updated not less frequently than quarterly, all data collected under subsection (a). SEC. 4. STUDY ON IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS IN RURAL AREAS. (a) Study Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall complete a study on access by rural veterans to covered medical disability examinations. (b) Elements.-- (1) In general.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following: (A) A comparison of the average number of days to complete covered medical disability examinations for rural veterans compared to the national non-rural average time to complete covered medical disability examinations, by either contractors or employees of the Department. (B) A root cause analysis of differences identified pursuant to subparagraph (A). (C) The plan of the Secretary for the following year to improve access described in subsection (a), which shall include a plan for the pursuit of a commercial or industry-standard solution or technology that could enable rural or housebound veterans to receive examinations without traveling long distances. (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). (d) Annual Report on Plans.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, 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 evaluating the conduct of the plans of the Secretary to improve access described in subsection (a) and a new or revised plan for such improvement in the following year. SEC. 5. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TIMELINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS BY CONTRACTORS TO RURAL AND HOUSEBOUND VETERANS. In each contract entered into by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs after the date of the enactment of this Act for the provision by a contractor of a covered medical disability examination, the Secretary shall include the following: (1) Such financial incentives as the Secretary considers appropriate to encourage a contractor to provide a covered medical disability examination to a rural veteran or a housebound veteran in a timely manner. (2) Such financial disincentives as the Secretary considers appropriate to discourage a contractor from failing to provide a covered medical disability examination to a rural veteran or a housebound veteran in a timely manner. (3) A requirement that the contractor cooperate with inspections conducted under the program required by section 6(a). SEC. 6. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF FACILITIES USED BY CONTRACTORS FOR PROVISION OF COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) Number and Periodicity.-- (1) In general.--Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, each year, inspect not fewer than three percent of all sites, locations, and facilities used by a contractor of the Department to provide a covered medical disability examination during the previous one-year period. (2) Initial inspections.--Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to the first one-year period beginning after the date of the establishment of the program pursuant to subsection (a) and each year thereafter. (c) Selection of Sites, Locations, and Facilities for Inspection.-- Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) use both random and targeted methods of selecting sites, locations, and facilities for inspection; and (2) ensure that the number of inspections of sites, locations, and facilities in rural areas bears the same ratio to the total number of inspections as the number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to rural veterans bears to the total number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to all veterans. (d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. (e) Elements.--Each inspection conducted under the program required by subsection (a) shall include inspection of a site, location, or facility for the following: (1) Compliance with the terms of any applicable contract. (2) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (3) Cleanliness. (4) General fitness for a covered medical disability examination. (5) Such other elements as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure that covered medical disability examinations provided on behalf of the Department are safe, clean, accessible, and dignified. (f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report. <all>

RURAL Exams Act of 2021

A bill to improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

RURAL Exams Act of 2021 Reform and Update Rural Access to Local Exams Act of 2021

Sen. Tester, Jon

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This bill updates policies and procedures related to covered medical disability examinations provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its contractors. Under the bill, covered medical disability examinations are those that are required for purposes of adjudicating specified VA benefits. First, the bill requires the VA to begin collecting data to improve veterans' access to covered medical disability examinations. The VA must study rural veterans' access to covered medical disability examinations and submit a plan to improve access. Additionally, the VA must ensure that contracts for the provision of covered medical disability examinations by contractors include specified elements. Specifically, such contracts must (1) include financial incentives to encourage timeliness in medical disability examination appointments for rural or housebound veterans, (2) include financial disincentives to encourage timeliness, and (3) require contractors to cooperate with inspections. Finally, the VA must establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where medical disability examinations are provided by VA contractors.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reform and Update Rural Access to Local Exams Act of 2021'' or the ``RURAL Exams Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. 3. (b) Elements.--Data collected under subsection (a) shall include data regarding the following: (1) Timeliness, quality, and veteran satisfaction measurements of covered medical disability examinations. 4. (B) A root cause analysis of differences identified pursuant to subparagraph (A). (C) The plan of the Secretary for the following year to improve access described in subsection (a), which shall include a plan for the pursuit of a commercial or industry-standard solution or technology that could enable rural or housebound veterans to receive examinations without traveling long distances. (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). 5. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TIMELINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS BY CONTRACTORS TO RURAL AND HOUSEBOUND VETERANS. SEC. 6. (c) Selection of Sites, Locations, and Facilities for Inspection.-- Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) use both random and targeted methods of selecting sites, locations, and facilities for inspection; and (2) ensure that the number of inspections of sites, locations, and facilities in rural areas bears the same ratio to the total number of inspections as the number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to rural veterans bears to the total number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to all veterans. (d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. 12101 et seq.).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reform and Update Rural Access to Local Exams Act of 2021'' or the ``RURAL Exams Act of 2021''. 2. (3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. 3. (b) Elements.--Data collected under subsection (a) shall include data regarding the following: (1) Timeliness, quality, and veteran satisfaction measurements of covered medical disability examinations. 4. (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). 5. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TIMELINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS BY CONTRACTORS TO RURAL AND HOUSEBOUND VETERANS. SEC. 6. (c) Selection of Sites, Locations, and Facilities for Inspection.-- Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) use both random and targeted methods of selecting sites, locations, and facilities for inspection; and (2) ensure that the number of inspections of sites, locations, and facilities in rural areas bears the same ratio to the total number of inspections as the number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to rural veterans bears to the total number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to all veterans. (d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reform and Update Rural Access to Local Exams Act of 2021'' or the ``RURAL Exams Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. 3. (b) Elements.--Data collected under subsection (a) shall include data regarding the following: (1) Timeliness, quality, and veteran satisfaction measurements of covered medical disability examinations. (2) Proportion of completed covered medical disability examinations determined to be inadequate for the adjudication of a claim for compensation or pension under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Every performance standard required for eligibility for financial incentives or disincentives in a contract between the Department of Veterans Affairs and any contractor for the provision of a covered medical disability examination. (d) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make publicly available on an internet website, and updated not less frequently than quarterly, all data collected under subsection (a). 4. (b) Elements.-- (1) In general.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following: (A) A comparison of the average number of days to complete covered medical disability examinations for rural veterans compared to the national non-rural average time to complete covered medical disability examinations, by either contractors or employees of the Department. (B) A root cause analysis of differences identified pursuant to subparagraph (A). (C) The plan of the Secretary for the following year to improve access described in subsection (a), which shall include a plan for the pursuit of a commercial or industry-standard solution or technology that could enable rural or housebound veterans to receive examinations without traveling long distances. (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). 5. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TIMELINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS BY CONTRACTORS TO RURAL AND HOUSEBOUND VETERANS. (2) Such financial disincentives as the Secretary considers appropriate to discourage a contractor from failing to provide a covered medical disability examination to a rural veteran or a housebound veteran in a timely manner. SEC. 6. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF FACILITIES USED BY CONTRACTORS FOR PROVISION OF COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (2) Initial inspections.--Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to the first one-year period beginning after the date of the establishment of the program pursuant to subsection (a) and each year thereafter. (c) Selection of Sites, Locations, and Facilities for Inspection.-- Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) use both random and targeted methods of selecting sites, locations, and facilities for inspection; and (2) ensure that the number of inspections of sites, locations, and facilities in rural areas bears the same ratio to the total number of inspections as the number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to rural veterans bears to the total number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to all veterans. (d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. (2) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (3) Cleanliness. (4) General fitness for a covered medical disability examination.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reform and Update Rural Access to Local Exams Act of 2021'' or the ``RURAL Exams Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (2) Housebound.--The term ``housebound'', with respect to a veteran, means-- (A) the veteran meets the requirement of ``permanently housebound'' as described in section 1114(s) of title 38, United States Code; (B) the veteran meets the requirement of ``permanently housebound'' as described in section 1502(c) of such title; or (C) the Secretary has determined that the veteran faces significant difficulty in traveling to obtain a covered medical disability examination. (3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. 3. IMPROVING DATA COLLECTION BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ON COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (b) Elements.--Data collected under subsection (a) shall include data regarding the following: (1) Timeliness, quality, and veteran satisfaction measurements of covered medical disability examinations. (2) Proportion of completed covered medical disability examinations determined to be inadequate for the adjudication of a claim for compensation or pension under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Every performance standard required for eligibility for financial incentives or disincentives in a contract between the Department of Veterans Affairs and any contractor for the provision of a covered medical disability examination. (c) Disaggregation of Data.--The Secretary shall disaggregate data collected under subsection (a) by-- (1) State; (2) county; and (3) as the case may be-- (A) individual contractor with a Department of Veterans Affairs contract for the provision of a covered medical disability examination; or (B) individual Veterans Health Administration facility conducting a covered medical disability examination. (d) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make publicly available on an internet website, and updated not less frequently than quarterly, all data collected under subsection (a). 4. STUDY ON IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS IN RURAL AREAS. (b) Elements.-- (1) In general.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following: (A) A comparison of the average number of days to complete covered medical disability examinations for rural veterans compared to the national non-rural average time to complete covered medical disability examinations, by either contractors or employees of the Department. (B) A root cause analysis of differences identified pursuant to subparagraph (A). (C) The plan of the Secretary for the following year to improve access described in subsection (a), which shall include a plan for the pursuit of a commercial or industry-standard solution or technology that could enable rural or housebound veterans to receive examinations without traveling long distances. (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). 5. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TIMELINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVISION OF COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS BY CONTRACTORS TO RURAL AND HOUSEBOUND VETERANS. (2) Such financial disincentives as the Secretary considers appropriate to discourage a contractor from failing to provide a covered medical disability examination to a rural veteran or a housebound veteran in a timely manner. SEC. 6. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF FACILITIES USED BY CONTRACTORS FOR PROVISION OF COVERED MEDICAL DISABILITY EXAMINATIONS. (b) Number and Periodicity.-- (1) In general.--Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, each year, inspect not fewer than three percent of all sites, locations, and facilities used by a contractor of the Department to provide a covered medical disability examination during the previous one-year period. (2) Initial inspections.--Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to the first one-year period beginning after the date of the establishment of the program pursuant to subsection (a) and each year thereafter. (c) Selection of Sites, Locations, and Facilities for Inspection.-- Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) use both random and targeted methods of selecting sites, locations, and facilities for inspection; and (2) ensure that the number of inspections of sites, locations, and facilities in rural areas bears the same ratio to the total number of inspections as the number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to rural veterans bears to the total number of covered medical disability examinations provided by contractors of the Department to all veterans. (d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. (2) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). (3) Cleanliness. (4) General fitness for a covered medical disability examination. (5) Such other elements as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure that covered medical disability examinations provided on behalf of the Department are safe, clean, accessible, and dignified.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( (4) Rural veteran.--The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who resides in a rural area. a) Data Collection Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall begin collecting data to improve access of veterans to covered medical disability examinations. ( (d) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make publicly available on an internet website, and updated not less frequently than quarterly, all data collected under subsection (a). b) Elements.-- (1) In general.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following: (A) A comparison of the average number of days to complete covered medical disability examinations for rural veterans compared to the national non-rural average time to complete covered medical disability examinations, by either contractors or employees of the Department. ( (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. ( d) Annual Report on Plans.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, 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 evaluating the conduct of the plans of the Secretary to improve access described in subsection (a) and a new or revised plan for such improvement in the following year. In each contract entered into by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs after the date of the enactment of this Act for the provision by a contractor of a covered medical disability examination, the Secretary shall include the following: (1) Such financial incentives as the Secretary considers appropriate to encourage a contractor to provide a covered medical disability examination to a rural veteran or a housebound veteran in a timely manner. ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( (2) Initial inspections.--Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to the first one-year period beginning after the date of the establishment of the program pursuant to subsection (a) and each year thereafter. ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (5) Such other elements as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure that covered medical disability examinations provided on behalf of the Department are safe, clean, accessible, and dignified. ( f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. ( (3) Every performance standard required for eligibility for financial incentives or disincentives in a contract between the Department of Veterans Affairs and any contractor for the provision of a covered medical disability examination. ( C) The plan of the Secretary for the following year to improve access described in subsection (a), which shall include a plan for the pursuit of a commercial or industry-standard solution or technology that could enable rural or housebound veterans to receive examinations without traveling long distances. ( (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) Number and Periodicity.-- (1) In general.--Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, each year, inspect not fewer than three percent of all sites, locations, and facilities used by a contractor of the Department to provide a covered medical disability examination during the previous one-year period. ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. ( (3) Every performance standard required for eligibility for financial incentives or disincentives in a contract between the Department of Veterans Affairs and any contractor for the provision of a covered medical disability examination. ( C) The plan of the Secretary for the following year to improve access described in subsection (a), which shall include a plan for the pursuit of a commercial or industry-standard solution or technology that could enable rural or housebound veterans to receive examinations without traveling long distances. ( (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) Number and Periodicity.-- (1) In general.--Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, each year, inspect not fewer than three percent of all sites, locations, and facilities used by a contractor of the Department to provide a covered medical disability examination during the previous one-year period. ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( (4) Rural veteran.--The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who resides in a rural area. a) Data Collection Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall begin collecting data to improve access of veterans to covered medical disability examinations. ( (d) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make publicly available on an internet website, and updated not less frequently than quarterly, all data collected under subsection (a). b) Elements.-- (1) In general.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following: (A) A comparison of the average number of days to complete covered medical disability examinations for rural veterans compared to the national non-rural average time to complete covered medical disability examinations, by either contractors or employees of the Department. ( (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. ( d) Annual Report on Plans.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, 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 evaluating the conduct of the plans of the Secretary to improve access described in subsection (a) and a new or revised plan for such improvement in the following year. In each contract entered into by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs after the date of the enactment of this Act for the provision by a contractor of a covered medical disability examination, the Secretary shall include the following: (1) Such financial incentives as the Secretary considers appropriate to encourage a contractor to provide a covered medical disability examination to a rural veteran or a housebound veteran in a timely manner. ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( (2) Initial inspections.--Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to the first one-year period beginning after the date of the establishment of the program pursuant to subsection (a) and each year thereafter. ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (5) Such other elements as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure that covered medical disability examinations provided on behalf of the Department are safe, clean, accessible, and dignified. ( f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. ( (3) Every performance standard required for eligibility for financial incentives or disincentives in a contract between the Department of Veterans Affairs and any contractor for the provision of a covered medical disability examination. ( C) The plan of the Secretary for the following year to improve access described in subsection (a), which shall include a plan for the pursuit of a commercial or industry-standard solution or technology that could enable rural or housebound veterans to receive examinations without traveling long distances. ( (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) Number and Periodicity.-- (1) In general.--Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, each year, inspect not fewer than three percent of all sites, locations, and facilities used by a contractor of the Department to provide a covered medical disability examination during the previous one-year period. ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( (4) Rural veteran.--The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who resides in a rural area. a) Data Collection Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall begin collecting data to improve access of veterans to covered medical disability examinations. ( (d) Publication.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make publicly available on an internet website, and updated not less frequently than quarterly, all data collected under subsection (a). b) Elements.-- (1) In general.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following: (A) A comparison of the average number of days to complete covered medical disability examinations for rural veterans compared to the national non-rural average time to complete covered medical disability examinations, by either contractors or employees of the Department. ( (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. ( d) Annual Report on Plans.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, 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 evaluating the conduct of the plans of the Secretary to improve access described in subsection (a) and a new or revised plan for such improvement in the following year. In each contract entered into by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs after the date of the enactment of this Act for the provision by a contractor of a covered medical disability examination, the Secretary shall include the following: (1) Such financial incentives as the Secretary considers appropriate to encourage a contractor to provide a covered medical disability examination to a rural veteran or a housebound veteran in a timely manner. ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( (2) Initial inspections.--Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to the first one-year period beginning after the date of the establishment of the program pursuant to subsection (a) and each year thereafter. ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (5) Such other elements as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure that covered medical disability examinations provided on behalf of the Department are safe, clean, accessible, and dignified. ( f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 3) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means any non- urban area, within the meaning of the Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes system of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, or successor system. ( (3) Every performance standard required for eligibility for financial incentives or disincentives in a contract between the Department of Veterans Affairs and any contractor for the provision of a covered medical disability examination. ( C) The plan of the Secretary for the following year to improve access described in subsection (a), which shall include a plan for the pursuit of a commercial or industry-standard solution or technology that could enable rural or housebound veterans to receive examinations without traveling long distances. ( (c) Report on Study.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the study completed under subsection (a). ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) Number and Periodicity.-- (1) In general.--Under the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, each year, inspect not fewer than three percent of all sites, locations, and facilities used by a contractor of the Department to provide a covered medical disability examination during the previous one-year period. ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( ( ( (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. ( d) Annual Report on Plans.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, 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 evaluating the conduct of the plans of the Secretary to improve access described in subsection (a) and a new or revised plan for such improvement in the following year. ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( ( f) Annual Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection (a), 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 findings of the Secretary with respect to the inspections conducted under the program during the one-year period ending on the date of the submittal of the report.

To improve access to medical examinations required by veterans to obtain disability compensation or pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. In this Act: (1) Covered medical disability examination.--The term ``covered medical disability examination'' means a medical examination that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary for the purposes of adjudicating a benefit under chapter 11 or 15 of title 38, United States Code, regardless of whether conducted by an employee or a contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( ( ( (2) National non-rural average defined.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the term ``national non-rural average'' means the national average of all periods in the previous calendar year-- (A) beginning on the date on which a contractor received a request from the Secretary to conduct a covered medical disability examination for a veteran who is not a rural veteran; and (B) ending on the date on which the examination was completed. ( d) Annual Report on Plans.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, 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 evaluating the conduct of the plans of the Secretary to improve access described in subsection (a) and a new or revised plan for such improvement in the following year. ( a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a program of periodic inspections of sites, locations, and facilities where covered medical disability examinations are provided by contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( ( d) Notice and Timing.--Each inspection under the program required by subsection (a) shall be conducted during such business hours as the Secretary considers reasonable and the Secretary shall provide no more notice than the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the inspected facility is available for such inspection. ( (

S.2094

Health

Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021 This bill excludes certain hospitals that establish shortage specialty programs from the cap on full-time equivalent residents that is otherwise applicable, and provides for a new building period, for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty 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 ``Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. Section 1886(h)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(L) Treatment of certain qualifying hospitals.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of applying this paragraph and section 413.79 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), the Secretary shall treat, subject to clause (ii), a qualifying hospital (as defined in clause (iii)) with an approved medical residency training program as if such hospital-- ``(I) had no allopathic or osteopathic residents in its most recent cost reporting period ending on or before December 31, 1996; and ``(II) began training residents for the first time in a new medical residency training program (as defined in paragraph (l) of such section) beginning on the date on which such hospital became a qualifying hospital. ``(ii) Special rule for qualifying hospitals in cap-building period.--In the case of a qualifying hospital with an approved medical residency training program that, excluding the treatment described in clause (i), is a hospital that had no allopathic or osteopathic residents in its most recent cost reporting period ending on or before December 31, 1996, and began training residents for the first time in a new medical residency training program (as defined in paragraph (l) of such section) during the 5-year period ending on the date described in clause (i)(II) with respect to such hospital, in lieu of applying such clause, the Secretary shall provide that the provisions of subsection (e) of section 413.79 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall apply with respect to such hospital for an additional 5 years beyond the period during which such provisions would otherwise have applied to such hospital. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. In making such a determination, the Secretary shall take into account whether such hospital is located in an area-- ``(aa) without adequate health care resources (such as in a rural area or a medically underserved area (as defined by the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration)); ``(bb) experiencing primary care or specialty physician shortages (such as in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''. <all>

Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021

A bill to provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full-time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program.

Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021

Sen. Barrasso, John

R

WY

This bill excludes certain hospitals that establish shortage specialty programs from the cap on full-time equivalent residents that is otherwise applicable, and provides for a new building period, for purposes of graduate medical education payments under Medicare.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. Section 1886(h)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Special rule for qualifying hospitals in cap-building period.--In the case of a qualifying hospital with an approved medical residency training program that, excluding the treatment described in clause (i), is a hospital that had no allopathic or osteopathic residents in its most recent cost reporting period ending on or before December 31, 1996, and began training residents for the first time in a new medical residency training program (as defined in paragraph (l) of such section) during the 5-year period ending on the date described in clause (i)(II) with respect to such hospital, in lieu of applying such clause, the Secretary shall provide that the provisions of subsection (e) of section 413.79 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall apply with respect to such hospital for an additional 5 years beyond the period during which such provisions would otherwise have applied to such hospital. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. In making such a determination, the Secretary shall take into account whether such hospital is located in an area-- ``(aa) without adequate health care resources (such as in a rural area or a medically underserved area (as defined by the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration)); ``(bb) experiencing primary care or specialty physician shortages (such as in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SEC. 2. Section 1886(h)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Special rule for qualifying hospitals in cap-building period.--In the case of a qualifying hospital with an approved medical residency training program that, excluding the treatment described in clause (i), is a hospital that had no allopathic or osteopathic residents in its most recent cost reporting period ending on or before December 31, 1996, and began training residents for the first time in a new medical residency training program (as defined in paragraph (l) of such section) during the 5-year period ending on the date described in clause (i)(II) with respect to such hospital, in lieu of applying such clause, the Secretary shall provide that the provisions of subsection (e) of section 413.79 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall apply with respect to such hospital for an additional 5 years beyond the period during which such provisions would otherwise have applied to such hospital. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. In making such a determination, the Secretary shall take into account whether such hospital is located in an area-- ``(aa) without adequate health care resources (such as in a rural area or a medically underserved area (as defined by the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration)); ``(bb) experiencing primary care or specialty physician shortages (such as in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty 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 ``Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. Section 1886(h)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(L) Treatment of certain qualifying hospitals.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of applying this paragraph and section 413.79 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), the Secretary shall treat, subject to clause (ii), a qualifying hospital (as defined in clause (iii)) with an approved medical residency training program as if such hospital-- ``(I) had no allopathic or osteopathic residents in its most recent cost reporting period ending on or before December 31, 1996; and ``(II) began training residents for the first time in a new medical residency training program (as defined in paragraph (l) of such section) beginning on the date on which such hospital became a qualifying hospital. ``(ii) Special rule for qualifying hospitals in cap-building period.--In the case of a qualifying hospital with an approved medical residency training program that, excluding the treatment described in clause (i), is a hospital that had no allopathic or osteopathic residents in its most recent cost reporting period ending on or before December 31, 1996, and began training residents for the first time in a new medical residency training program (as defined in paragraph (l) of such section) during the 5-year period ending on the date described in clause (i)(II) with respect to such hospital, in lieu of applying such clause, the Secretary shall provide that the provisions of subsection (e) of section 413.79 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall apply with respect to such hospital for an additional 5 years beyond the period during which such provisions would otherwise have applied to such hospital. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. In making such a determination, the Secretary shall take into account whether such hospital is located in an area-- ``(aa) without adequate health care resources (such as in a rural area or a medically underserved area (as defined by the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration)); ``(bb) experiencing primary care or specialty physician shortages (such as in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''. <all>

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty 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 ``Physician Shortage GME Cap Flex Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. Section 1886(h)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ww(h)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(L) Treatment of certain qualifying hospitals.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of applying this paragraph and section 413.79 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), the Secretary shall treat, subject to clause (ii), a qualifying hospital (as defined in clause (iii)) with an approved medical residency training program as if such hospital-- ``(I) had no allopathic or osteopathic residents in its most recent cost reporting period ending on or before December 31, 1996; and ``(II) began training residents for the first time in a new medical residency training program (as defined in paragraph (l) of such section) beginning on the date on which such hospital became a qualifying hospital. ``(ii) Special rule for qualifying hospitals in cap-building period.--In the case of a qualifying hospital with an approved medical residency training program that, excluding the treatment described in clause (i), is a hospital that had no allopathic or osteopathic residents in its most recent cost reporting period ending on or before December 31, 1996, and began training residents for the first time in a new medical residency training program (as defined in paragraph (l) of such section) during the 5-year period ending on the date described in clause (i)(II) with respect to such hospital, in lieu of applying such clause, the Secretary shall provide that the provisions of subsection (e) of section 413.79 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall apply with respect to such hospital for an additional 5 years beyond the period during which such provisions would otherwise have applied to such hospital. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. In making such a determination, the Secretary shall take into account whether such hospital is located in an area-- ``(aa) without adequate health care resources (such as in a rural area or a medically underserved area (as defined by the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration)); ``(bb) experiencing primary care or specialty physician shortages (such as in a health professional shortage area (as defined in section 332(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''. <all>

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established. 254e(a)))); ``(cc) without an adequate number of approved residency training programs; ``(dd) struggling to expand or keep approved residency training programs operational; ``(ee) lacking existing medical training infrastructure or in the process of building such infrastructure; ``(ff) with a low resident- to-population ratio; ``(gg) with few full-time equivalent resident positions; or ``(hh) with a low physician-to-population ratio for physicians practicing in the same specialty as the shortage specialty program concerned.''.

To provide for a new building period with respect to the cap on full- time equivalent residents for purposes of payment for graduate medical education costs under the Medicare program for certain hospitals that have established a shortage specialty program. PROVIDING FOR A NEW BUILDING PERIOD WITH RESPECT TO THE CAP ON FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT RESIDENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT HAVE ESTABLISHED A SHORTAGE SPECIALTY PROGRAM. ``(iii) Definition.--In this subparagraph: ``(I) Qualifying hospital.--The term `qualifying hospital' means a hospital that-- ``(aa) establishes a shortage specialty program (as defined in subclause (II)) during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph; and ``(bb) submits an application to the Secretary during such period containing such information as the Secretary may specify. ``(II) Shortage specialty program.--The term `shortage specialty program' means, with respect to a hospital located in a geographic area (as defined by the Secretary), any approved residency training program in a specialty for which the Secretary determines that there is a shortage of physicians practicing such specialty in such area at the time such program is established.

H.R.4126

Health

Vaccine Passport Prevention Act of 2021 This bill generally prohibits governments from issuing vaccine passports (i.e., standard documentation other than health records to certify an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party) and discrimination based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status or post-transmission recovery. Specifically, the federal government may not issue any vaccine passport or discriminate based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination or recovery status by requiring documentation of the status as a condition of receiving a benefit or service. In addition, the federal government (except for the Department of Defense) may not mandate COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of federal employment. Furthermore, the bill prohibits, as a condition of receiving certain COVID-19 relief funds, states, tribal nations, and localities from issuing vaccine passports or engaging in discrimination by requiring documentation of an individual's COVID-19 vaccination or recovery status. Additionally, the bill prohibits private entities that offer products or services affecting interstate commerce from requiring documentation of an individual's COVID-19 vaccination or recovery status in order to obtain a product or service. It also establishes a private right of action for individuals who experience such discrimination by private entities. The bill also provides an exception to allow kindergartens, elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher education to mandate COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of enrollment. However, the Department of Education may not award financial assistance to any school that requires COVID-19 vaccines without also providing for exemptions based on (1) religious or conscientious beliefs, (2) medical reasons, and (3) natural immunity from COVID-19.

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Passport Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. (a) No Government-Issued Vaccine Passports.-- (1) Federal government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (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) State, tribal, and local governments.-- (A) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in subparagraph (B), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (i) issue any vaccine passport; or (ii) discriminate against person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit (B) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this subparagraph are the following: (i) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-123). (ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (iii) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). (v) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). (C) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (A) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (B) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. (2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to the provision of-- (A) education by any school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education; or (B) health care products and services. (3) Penalty.--Whoever is found in a civil action to enforce this subsection to be in violation of paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to be awarded, during the 2-year period beginning on the date on which such finding becomes final, any Federal grant or contract. (4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. (B) Reasonable costs.--In a civil action under subparagraph (A), the court may allow the prevailing party reasonable costs, including attorney's fees. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON VACCINATION AS A CONDITION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (a) In General.--The Federal Government shall not require that a Federal employee receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. SEC. 4. REQUIRED EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN SCHOOLS MANDATING COVID-19 VACCINE. (a) In General.--If a school requires a student to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine as a condition on enrollment or continued enrollment, the Secretary of Education may not award any financial assistance to such school, directly or indirectly through a State educational agency or local educational agency, unless the school provides the following exemptions from such requirement: (1) Religious exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate the student's religious beliefs. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. (3) Reasons of conscience exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate reasons of conscience. (4) Natural immunity exemption.--Based on the student having had COVID-19 and acquired natural immunity. (b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given to such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) The term ``school'' means a public or private kindergarten, a public or private elementary school or secondary school, or an institution of higher education. <all>

Vaccine Passport Prevention Act of 2021

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID–19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes.

Vaccine Passport Prevention Act of 2021

Rep. Davidson, Warren

R

OH

This bill generally prohibits governments from issuing vaccine passports (i.e., standard documentation other than health records to certify an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party) and discrimination based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status or post-transmission recovery. Specifically, the federal government may not issue any vaccine passport or discriminate based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination or recovery status by requiring documentation of the status as a condition of receiving a benefit or service. In addition, the federal government (except for the Department of Defense) may not mandate COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of federal employment. Furthermore, the bill prohibits, as a condition of receiving certain COVID-19 relief funds, states, tribal nations, and localities from issuing vaccine passports or engaging in discrimination by requiring documentation of an individual's COVID-19 vaccination or recovery status. Additionally, the bill prohibits private entities that offer products or services affecting interstate commerce from requiring documentation of an individual's COVID-19 vaccination or recovery status in order to obtain a product or service. It also establishes a private right of action for individuals who experience such discrimination by private entities. The bill also provides an exception to allow kindergartens, elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher education to mandate COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of enrollment. However, the Department of Education may not award financial assistance to any school that requires COVID-19 vaccines without also providing for exemptions based on (1) religious or conscientious beliefs, (2) medical reasons, and (3) natural immunity from COVID-19.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Passport Prevention Act of 2021''. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. (a) No Government-Issued Vaccine Passports.-- (1) Federal government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (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. (ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (iii) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). (v) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. (3) Penalty.--Whoever is found in a civil action to enforce this subsection to be in violation of paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to be awarded, during the 2-year period beginning on the date on which such finding becomes final, any Federal grant or contract. (B) Reasonable costs.--In a civil action under subparagraph (A), the court may allow the prevailing party reasonable costs, including attorney's fees. (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. SEC. 4. (a) In General.--If a school requires a student to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine as a condition on enrollment or continued enrollment, the Secretary of Education may not award any financial assistance to such school, directly or indirectly through a State educational agency or local educational agency, unless the school provides the following exemptions from such requirement: (1) Religious exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate the student's religious beliefs. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. (3) Reasons of conscience exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate reasons of conscience. (4) Natural immunity exemption.--Based on the student having had COVID-19 and acquired natural immunity. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given to such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 1001). (3) The term ``school'' means a public or private kindergarten, a public or private elementary school or secondary school, or an institution of higher education.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Passport Prevention Act of 2021''. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. (a) No Government-Issued Vaccine Passports.-- (1) Federal government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (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. (ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (iii) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. (3) Penalty.--Whoever is found in a civil action to enforce this subsection to be in violation of paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to be awarded, during the 2-year period beginning on the date on which such finding becomes final, any Federal grant or contract. (B) Reasonable costs.--In a civil action under subparagraph (A), the court may allow the prevailing party reasonable costs, including attorney's fees. (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. SEC. 4. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. (3) Reasons of conscience exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate reasons of conscience. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given to such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 1001). (3) The term ``school'' means a public or private kindergarten, a public or private elementary school or secondary school, or an institution of higher education.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Passport Prevention Act of 2021''. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. (a) No Government-Issued Vaccine Passports.-- (1) Federal government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (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) State, tribal, and local governments.-- (A) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in subparagraph (B), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (i) issue any vaccine passport; or (ii) discriminate against person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit (B) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this subparagraph are the following: (i) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-123). (ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (iii) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). (v) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). (3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (A) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (B) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. (3) Penalty.--Whoever is found in a civil action to enforce this subsection to be in violation of paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to be awarded, during the 2-year period beginning on the date on which such finding becomes final, any Federal grant or contract. (B) Reasonable costs.--In a civil action under subparagraph (A), the court may allow the prevailing party reasonable costs, including attorney's fees. PROHIBITION ON VACCINATION AS A CONDITION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. SEC. 4. REQUIRED EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN SCHOOLS MANDATING COVID-19 VACCINE. (a) In General.--If a school requires a student to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine as a condition on enrollment or continued enrollment, the Secretary of Education may not award any financial assistance to such school, directly or indirectly through a State educational agency or local educational agency, unless the school provides the following exemptions from such requirement: (1) Religious exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate the student's religious beliefs. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. (3) Reasons of conscience exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate reasons of conscience. (4) Natural immunity exemption.--Based on the student having had COVID-19 and acquired natural immunity. (b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given to such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 1001). (3) The term ``school'' means a public or private kindergarten, a public or private elementary school or secondary school, or an institution of higher education.

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Vaccine Passport Prevention Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. (a) No Government-Issued Vaccine Passports.-- (1) Federal government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (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) State, tribal, and local governments.-- (A) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in subparagraph (B), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (i) issue any vaccine passport; or (ii) discriminate against person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit (B) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this subparagraph are the following: (i) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116-123). (ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (iii) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). (v) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). (C) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (A) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (B) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. (2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to the provision of-- (A) education by any school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education; or (B) health care products and services. (3) Penalty.--Whoever is found in a civil action to enforce this subsection to be in violation of paragraph (1) shall be ineligible to be awarded, during the 2-year period beginning on the date on which such finding becomes final, any Federal grant or contract. (4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. (B) Reasonable costs.--In a civil action under subparagraph (A), the court may allow the prevailing party reasonable costs, including attorney's fees. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON VACCINATION AS A CONDITION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. (a) In General.--The Federal Government shall not require that a Federal employee receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. (b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. SEC. 4. REQUIRED EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN SCHOOLS MANDATING COVID-19 VACCINE. (a) In General.--If a school requires a student to receive a COVID- 19 vaccine as a condition on enrollment or continued enrollment, the Secretary of Education may not award any financial assistance to such school, directly or indirectly through a State educational agency or local educational agency, unless the school provides the following exemptions from such requirement: (1) Religious exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate the student's religious beliefs. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. (3) Reasons of conscience exemption.--Based on an objection in good faith that immunization would violate reasons of conscience. (4) Natural immunity exemption.--Based on the student having had COVID-19 and acquired natural immunity. (b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given to such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) The term ``school'' means a public or private kindergarten, a public or private elementary school or secondary school, or an institution of higher education. <all>

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). ( 3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (A) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (B) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. ( (4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. ( ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. ( 4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. ( ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. ( 4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). ( 3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (A) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (B) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. ( (4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. ( ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. ( 4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). ( 3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (A) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (B) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. ( (4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. ( ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. ( 4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). ( 3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (A) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (B) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. ( (4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION AGAINST VACCINE PASSPORTS. ( ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (b) No Discrimination in Provision of Products and Services.-- (1) Prohibition.--No entity providing any product or service in or affecting interstate commerce shall require any patron or customer to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post-transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of such product or service. ( 4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

To prohibit the Federal Government from issuing vaccine passports, to prohibit businesses from discriminating against patrons and customers by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of products or services, and for other purposes. ii) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). ( (iv) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116- 139). ( 3) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (A) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (B) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. ( (4) Private right of action.-- (A) In general.--Any person who is denied a provision or service, or who is discriminated against in the provision of a product or service, in violation of paragraph (1), may commence a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States to seek injunctive relief with respect to such violation. ( b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to employees of the Department of Defense. (2) Medical exemption.--Based on a certification-- (A) by a physician that immunization of the student is medically inadvisable; or (B) by a public health authority of the relevant State or locality that immunization for students in a category in which such student belongs is medically inadvisable. ( b) Form.--An objection or certification described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (a) shall be submitted in writing to the chief official of the school by, as applicable, the student or the student's parent or legal guardian. (

H.R.2994

Government Operations and Politics

Accountability for Acting Officials Act This bill makes a series of changes with respect to the appointment, tenure, and qualifications of acting officials of executive agencies. Among other things, the bill specifies that, for a position that requires an appointment by the President (by and with the advice and consent of the Senate), The bill also limits the tenure of acting heads of agencies to no more than 120 days (rather than 210 days).

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Accountability for Acting Officials Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF FEDERAL VACANCIES REFORM ACT OF 1998. (a) First Assistant Requirements.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before the semi-colon the following: ``, but, and except as provided in subsection (e), only if the individual serving in the position of first assistant has occupied such position for a period of at least 30 days during the 365-day period preceding the date of the death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(A) the officer or employee served in a position in such agency for a period of at least 1 year preceding the date of death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve of the applicable officer; and''. (2) By adding at the end the following: ``(d) For purposes of this section, a position shall be considered to be the first assistant to the office with respect to which a vacancy occurs only if such position has been designated, at least 30 days before the date of the vacancy, by law, rule, or regulation as the first assistant position. The previous sentence shall begin to apply on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Accountability for Acting Officials Act. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. (b) Qualifications.--Section 3345(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Any individual directed to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity under subsection (a)(2) or (f) shall possess the qualifications (if any) set forth in law, rule, or regulation that are otherwise applicable to an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to occupy such office.''. (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. (d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. ``(2) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if for purposes of carrying out paragraph (1) of this subsection, by reason of absence, disability, or vacancy, the first assistant to the position of Inspector General is not available to perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General, an acting Inspector General shall be appointed by the President from among individuals serving in an office of any Inspector General, provided that-- ``(A) during the 365-day period preceding the date of death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve of the applicable Inspector General, the individual served in a position in an office of any Inspector General for not less than 90 days; and ``(B) the rate of pay for the position of such individual is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of pay payable for a position at GS-15 of the General Schedule.''. (2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. (e) Testimony of Acting Officials Before Congress.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (d)(1), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(g)(1) Any individual serving as an acting officer due to a vacancy to which this section applies, or any individual who has served in such capacity and continues to perform the same or similar duties beyond the time limits described in section 3346, shall appear, at least once during any 60-day period that the individual is so serving, before the appropriate committees of jurisdiction of the House of Representatives and the Senate. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. (f) Time Limitation for Principal Officers.--Section 3346 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or as provided in subsection (d)'' after ``sickness''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(d) With respect to the vacancy of the position of head of any agency listed in subsection (b) of section 901 of title 31, or any other position that is within the President's cabinet and to which this section applies, subsections (a) through (c) of this section and sections 3348(c), 3349(b), and 3349a(b) shall be applied by substituting `120' for `210' in each instance.''. (g) Exclusivity.--Section 3347 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: ``(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), any statutory provision covered under paragraph (1) of such subsection that contains a non- discretionary order or directive to designate an officer or employee to perform the functions and duties of a specified office temporarily in an acting capacity shall be the exclusive means for temporarily authorizing an acting official to perform the functions and duties of such office.''. (h) Reporting of Vacancies.-- (1) In general.--Section 3349 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by striking ``immediately upon'' in each instance and inserting ``not later than 7 days after''; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iii) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) notification of the end of the term of service of any person serving in an acting capacity and the name of any subsequent person serving in an acting capacity and the date the service of such subsequent person began not later than 7 days after such date.''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. (2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (i) Vacancies During Presidential Inaugural Transitions.-- Subsection (b) of section 3349a of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Notwithstanding section 3346 (except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection) or 3348(c), with respect to any vacancy that exists on a transitional inauguration day, or that arises during the 60-day period beginning on such day, the person serving as an acting officer as described under section 3345 may serve in the office-- ``(1) for no longer than 300 days beginning on such day; or ``(2) subject to subsection 3346(b), once a first or second nomination for the office is submitted to the Senate, from the date of such nomination for the period that the nomination is pending in the Senate.''. <all>

Accountability for Acting Officials Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes.

Accountability for Acting Officials Act

Rep. Porter, Katie

D

CA

This bill makes a series of changes with respect to the appointment, tenure, and qualifications of acting officials of executive agencies. Among other things, the bill specifies that, for a position that requires an appointment by the President (by and with the advice and consent of the Senate), The bill also limits the tenure of acting heads of agencies to no more than 120 days (rather than 210 days).

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 ``Accountability for Acting Officials Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF FEDERAL VACANCIES REFORM ACT OF 1998. (a) First Assistant Requirements.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before the semi-colon the following: ``, but, and except as provided in subsection (e), only if the individual serving in the position of first assistant has occupied such position for a period of at least 30 days during the 365-day period preceding the date of the death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(A) the officer or employee served in a position in such agency for a period of at least 1 year preceding the date of death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve of the applicable officer; and''. (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. (d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. (2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. (h) Reporting of Vacancies.-- (1) In general.--Section 3349 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by striking ``immediately upon'' in each instance and inserting ``not later than 7 days after''; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iii) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) notification of the end of the term of service of any person serving in an acting capacity and the name of any subsequent person serving in an acting capacity and the date the service of such subsequent person began not later than 7 days after such date. ''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''.

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 ``Accountability for Acting Officials Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF FEDERAL VACANCIES REFORM ACT OF 1998. (a) First Assistant Requirements.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before the semi-colon the following: ``, but, and except as provided in subsection (e), only if the individual serving in the position of first assistant has occupied such position for a period of at least 30 days during the 365-day period preceding the date of the death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(A) the officer or employee served in a position in such agency for a period of at least 1 year preceding the date of death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve of the applicable officer; and''. (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. (d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Accountability for Acting Officials Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF FEDERAL VACANCIES REFORM ACT OF 1998. (a) First Assistant Requirements.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before the semi-colon the following: ``, but, and except as provided in subsection (e), only if the individual serving in the position of first assistant has occupied such position for a period of at least 30 days during the 365-day period preceding the date of the death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(A) the officer or employee served in a position in such agency for a period of at least 1 year preceding the date of death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve of the applicable officer; and''. (b) Qualifications.--Section 3345(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Any individual directed to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity under subsection (a)(2) or (f) shall possess the qualifications (if any) set forth in law, rule, or regulation that are otherwise applicable to an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to occupy such office.''. (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. (d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. (2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. (h) Reporting of Vacancies.-- (1) In general.--Section 3349 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by striking ``immediately upon'' in each instance and inserting ``not later than 7 days after''; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iii) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) notification of the end of the term of service of any person serving in an acting capacity and the name of any subsequent person serving in an acting capacity and the date the service of such subsequent person began not later than 7 days after such date. ''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. (i) Vacancies During Presidential Inaugural Transitions.-- Subsection (b) of section 3349a of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Notwithstanding section 3346 (except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection) or 3348(c), with respect to any vacancy that exists on a transitional inauguration day, or that arises during the 60-day period beginning on such day, the person serving as an acting officer as described under section 3345 may serve in the office-- ``(1) for no longer than 300 days beginning on such day; or ``(2) subject to subsection 3346(b), once a first or second nomination for the office is submitted to the Senate, from the date of such nomination for the period that the nomination is pending in the Senate.''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Accountability for Acting Officials Act''. SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF FEDERAL VACANCIES REFORM ACT OF 1998. (a) First Assistant Requirements.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, is amended as follows: (1) In subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before the semi-colon the following: ``, but, and except as provided in subsection (e), only if the individual serving in the position of first assistant has occupied such position for a period of at least 30 days during the 365-day period preceding the date of the death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(A) the officer or employee served in a position in such agency for a period of at least 1 year preceding the date of death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve of the applicable officer; and''. The previous sentence shall begin to apply on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Accountability for Acting Officials Act. (b) Qualifications.--Section 3345(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Any individual directed to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity under subsection (a)(2) or (f) shall possess the qualifications (if any) set forth in law, rule, or regulation that are otherwise applicable to an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to occupy such office.''. (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. (d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. ``(2) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if for purposes of carrying out paragraph (1) of this subsection, by reason of absence, disability, or vacancy, the first assistant to the position of Inspector General is not available to perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General, an acting Inspector General shall be appointed by the President from among individuals serving in an office of any Inspector General, provided that-- ``(A) during the 365-day period preceding the date of death, resignation, or beginning of inability to serve of the applicable Inspector General, the individual served in a position in an office of any Inspector General for not less than 90 days; and ``(B) the rate of pay for the position of such individual is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of pay payable for a position at GS-15 of the General Schedule.''. (2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. (h) Reporting of Vacancies.-- (1) In general.--Section 3349 of title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by striking ``immediately upon'' in each instance and inserting ``not later than 7 days after''; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' at the end; (iii) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iv) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) notification of the end of the term of service of any person serving in an acting capacity and the name of any subsequent person serving in an acting capacity and the date the service of such subsequent person began not later than 7 days after such date. ''; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. (2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (i) Vacancies During Presidential Inaugural Transitions.-- Subsection (b) of section 3349a of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``(b) Notwithstanding section 3346 (except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection) or 3348(c), with respect to any vacancy that exists on a transitional inauguration day, or that arises during the 60-day period beginning on such day, the person serving as an acting officer as described under section 3345 may serve in the office-- ``(1) for no longer than 300 days beginning on such day; or ``(2) subject to subsection 3346(b), once a first or second nomination for the office is submitted to the Senate, from the date of such nomination for the period that the nomination is pending in the Senate.''.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and 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) By adding at the end the following: ``(d) For purposes of this section, a position shall be considered to be the first assistant to the office with respect to which a vacancy occurs only if such position has been designated, at least 30 days before the date of the vacancy, by law, rule, or regulation as the first assistant position. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. ( (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. 2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ( and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. (2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. (b) Qualifications.--Section 3345(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Any individual directed to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity under subsection (a)(2) or (f) shall possess the qualifications (if any) set forth in law, rule, or regulation that are otherwise applicable to an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to occupy such office.''. ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. (2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ( and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. ( 2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. (b) Qualifications.--Section 3345(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Any individual directed to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity under subsection (a)(2) or (f) shall possess the qualifications (if any) set forth in law, rule, or regulation that are otherwise applicable to an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to occupy such office.''. ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. (2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ( and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. ( 2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and 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) By adding at the end the following: ``(d) For purposes of this section, a position shall be considered to be the first assistant to the office with respect to which a vacancy occurs only if such position has been designated, at least 30 days before the date of the vacancy, by law, rule, or regulation as the first assistant position. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. ( (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. 2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ( and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. (2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. (b) Qualifications.--Section 3345(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Any individual directed to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity under subsection (a)(2) or (f) shall possess the qualifications (if any) set forth in law, rule, or regulation that are otherwise applicable to an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to occupy such office.''. ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. (2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ( and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. ( 2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and 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) By adding at the end the following: ``(d) For purposes of this section, a position shall be considered to be the first assistant to the office with respect to which a vacancy occurs only if such position has been designated, at least 30 days before the date of the vacancy, by law, rule, or regulation as the first assistant position. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. ( (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. 2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ( and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. (2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. (b) Qualifications.--Section 3345(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Any individual directed to perform the functions and duties of the vacant office temporarily in an acting capacity under subsection (a)(2) or (f) shall possess the qualifications (if any) set forth in law, rule, or regulation that are otherwise applicable to an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to occupy such office.''. ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. (2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ( and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. ( 2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and 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) By adding at the end the following: ``(d) For purposes of this section, a position shall be considered to be the first assistant to the office with respect to which a vacancy occurs only if such position has been designated, at least 30 days before the date of the vacancy, by law, rule, or regulation as the first assistant position. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. ( (c) Application to Individuals Removed From Office.--Paragraph (2) of section 3345(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``the expiration of a term of office'' the following: ``or removal (voluntarily or involuntarily) from office''. ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. 2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ``(2) Paragraph (1) may be waived upon mutual agreement of the chairs and ranking members of such committees.''. ( and (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``immediately'' and inserting ``not later than 14 days after the date of such determination''. (2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. ( ( 2) Technical corrections.--Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of such section 3349 are amended to read as follows: ``(1) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;''. (

To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. ``(e) The 30-day service requirement in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to any individual who is a first assistant if-- ``(1) the office of such first assistant is an office for which appointment is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(2) the Senate has approved the appointment of such individual to such office.''. ( ( ( d) Vacancy of Inspector General Positions.-- (1) In general.--Section 3345 of title 5, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a)(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an Inspector General position that requires appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate to be filled is vacant, the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the Inspector General temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section 3346. 2) Application.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an Inspector General position on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

H.R.667

Native Americans

Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act This bill authorizes the Indian Health Service (IHS) to purchase certain private land in Hemet, California, at fair market value and then construct a paved road on that land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center. The IHS shall maintain the road or enter an agreement with Riverside County, California, to maintain the road.

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS ROAD FOR DESERT SAGE YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER. (a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. (2) Compensation.--The Secretary shall pay fair market value for the land authorized to be acquired under paragraph (1). Fair market value shall be determined-- (A) using Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) by an appraiser acceptable to the Secretary and the owners of the land to be acquired. (3) Additional rights.--In addition to the land referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, land or interests in land as reasonably necessary to construct and maintain the road as required by subsection (b). (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. (2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1). Union Calendar No. 404 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 667 [Report No. 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes.

Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act

Rep. Ruiz, Raul

D

CA

This bill authorizes the Indian Health Service (IHS) to purchase certain private land in Hemet, California, at fair market value and then construct a paved road on that land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center. The IHS shall maintain the road or enter an agreement with Riverside County, California, to maintain the road.

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS ROAD FOR DESERT SAGE YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER. (a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. (2) Compensation.--The Secretary shall pay fair market value for the land authorized to be acquired under paragraph (1). Fair market value shall be determined-- (A) using Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) by an appraiser acceptable to the Secretary and the owners of the land to be acquired. (3) Additional rights.--In addition to the land referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, land or interests in land as reasonably necessary to construct and maintain the road as required by subsection (b). (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. (2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1). Union Calendar No. 404 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 667 [Report No. 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS ROAD FOR DESERT SAGE YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER. (a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. (2) Compensation.--The Secretary shall pay fair market value for the land authorized to be acquired under paragraph (1). Fair market value shall be determined-- (A) using Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) by an appraiser acceptable to the Secretary and the owners of the land to be acquired. (3) Additional rights.--In addition to the land referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, land or interests in land as reasonably necessary to construct and maintain the road as required by subsection (b). (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. (2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1). Union Calendar No. 404 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 667 [Report No. 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS ROAD FOR DESERT SAGE YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER. (a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. (2) Compensation.--The Secretary shall pay fair market value for the land authorized to be acquired under paragraph (1). Fair market value shall be determined-- (A) using Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) by an appraiser acceptable to the Secretary and the owners of the land to be acquired. (3) Additional rights.--In addition to the land referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, land or interests in land as reasonably necessary to construct and maintain the road as required by subsection (b). (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. (2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1). Union Calendar No. 404 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 667 [Report No. 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center Access Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. ACCESS ROAD FOR DESERT SAGE YOUTH WELLNESS CENTER. (a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. (2) Compensation.--The Secretary shall pay fair market value for the land authorized to be acquired under paragraph (1). Fair market value shall be determined-- (A) using Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; and (B) by an appraiser acceptable to the Secretary and the owners of the land to be acquired. (3) Additional rights.--In addition to the land referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, land or interests in land as reasonably necessary to construct and maintain the road as required by subsection (b). (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. (2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1). Union Calendar No. 404 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 667 [Report No. 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. ( (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1).

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. ( (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1).

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. ( (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1).

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. ( (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1).

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 117-563, Part I] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, to acquire private land to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California, and for other purposes. a) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Indian Health Service, is authorized to acquire, from willing sellers, the land in Hemet, California, upon which is located a dirt road known as ``Best Road'', beginning at the driveway of the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center at Faure Road and extending to the junction of Best Road and Sage Road. ( (b) Construction and Maintenance of Road.-- (1) Construction.--After the Secretary acquires the land pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall construct on that land a paved road that is generally located over Best Road to facilitate access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center in Hemet, California. ( 2) Maintenance.--The Secretary-- (A) shall maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1); or (B) enter into an agreement with Riverside County, California, to own, maintain and manage the road constructed pursuant to paragraph (1).

H.R.1539

Emergency Management

Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act This bill directs (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and provide guidance on terrorism preparedness and response to assist in the development of plans for addressing active shooter and mass casualty incidents, including in facilities identified by DHS as vulnerable targets; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consider the threat from active shooters in allocating grant funds under the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act''. SEC. 2. ACTIVE SHOOTER AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT RESPONSE ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Subtitle H of title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 451 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 890B. ACTIVE SHOOTER AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT RESPONSE ASSISTANCE. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(2) A plan for establishing a unified command, including identification of casualty collection points and staging areas for law enforcement, fire response, and medical personnel. ``(3) A schedule for regular testing of equipment used to receive communications during such an incident. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(5) A practiced method and plan to communicate with the surrounding community regarding such an incident and the needs of Federal, State, and local officials. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(7) A schedule for joint exercises and training. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 890A the following new item: ``Sec. 890B. Active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance.''. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVE SHOOTER THREATS. Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''. <all>

PROTECT Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes.

PROTECT Act Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021

Rep. Aguilar, Pete

D

CA

This bill directs (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and provide guidance on terrorism preparedness and response to assist in the development of plans for addressing active shooter and mass casualty incidents, including in facilities identified by DHS as vulnerable targets; and (2) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to consider the threat from active shooters in allocating grant funds under the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Subtitle H of title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 451 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ACTIVE SHOOTER AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT RESPONSE ASSISTANCE. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(2) A plan for establishing a unified command, including identification of casualty collection points and staging areas for law enforcement, fire response, and medical personnel. ``(3) A schedule for regular testing of equipment used to receive communications during such an incident. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(5) A practiced method and plan to communicate with the surrounding community regarding such an incident and the needs of Federal, State, and local officials. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(7) A schedule for joint exercises and training. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 890A the following new item: ``Sec. 890B. Active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance.''. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVE SHOOTER THREATS. Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''. <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 ``Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act''. 2. 451 et seq.) ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(2) A plan for establishing a unified command, including identification of casualty collection points and staging areas for law enforcement, fire response, and medical personnel. ``(3) A schedule for regular testing of equipment used to receive communications during such an incident. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(5) A practiced method and plan to communicate with the surrounding community regarding such an incident and the needs of Federal, State, and local officials. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(7) A schedule for joint exercises and training. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 890A the following new item: ``Sec. 890B. Active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance.''. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVE SHOOTER THREATS. Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act''. SEC. 2. ACTIVE SHOOTER AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT RESPONSE ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Subtitle H of title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 451 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 890B. ACTIVE SHOOTER AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT RESPONSE ASSISTANCE. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(2) A plan for establishing a unified command, including identification of casualty collection points and staging areas for law enforcement, fire response, and medical personnel. ``(3) A schedule for regular testing of equipment used to receive communications during such an incident. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(5) A practiced method and plan to communicate with the surrounding community regarding such an incident and the needs of Federal, State, and local officials. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(7) A schedule for joint exercises and training. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 890A the following new item: ``Sec. 890B. Active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance.''. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVE SHOOTER THREATS. Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''. <all>

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Providing Rational Options Toward the Elimination of Catastrophic Terrorism Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act''. SEC. 2. ACTIVE SHOOTER AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT RESPONSE ASSISTANCE. (a) In General.--Subtitle H of title VIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 451 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 890B. ACTIVE SHOOTER AND MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT RESPONSE ASSISTANCE. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(2) A plan for establishing a unified command, including identification of casualty collection points and staging areas for law enforcement, fire response, and medical personnel. ``(3) A schedule for regular testing of equipment used to receive communications during such an incident. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(5) A practiced method and plan to communicate with the surrounding community regarding such an incident and the needs of Federal, State, and local officials. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(7) A schedule for joint exercises and training. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 890A the following new item: ``Sec. 890B. Active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance.''. SEC. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVE SHOOTER THREATS. Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''. <all>

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. ( Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. ( Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. ( Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. ( Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(6) A plan for coordinating with volunteer organizations to expedite assistance for victims. ``(8) A plan for outreach to facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets.

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to develop and make available guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism regarding active shooter and mass casualty incident response assistance, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall develop and make available to State, local, tribal, territorial, private sector, and nongovernmental partners guidance relating to domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism in order to assist in the development of emergency action and response plans for active shooter and mass casualty incidents in public and private locations, including facilities that have been identified by the Department as potentially vulnerable targets. ``(b) Guidance Described.--Guidance developed and provided pursuant to subsection (a) may relate to the development of the following: ``(1) A strategy for properly responding to an active shooter or mass casualty incident in a public or private location, including training, evacuating, and providing care to persons in such location, with consideration given to the needs of persons with disabilities. ``(4) A practiced method and plan to communicate with occupants of such location during such an incident. ``(9) Other planning documents, as determined by the Secretary, including appropriate regionally focused products, plans, training, and outreach.''. ( Subsection (b) of section 2007 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 608) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph: ``(9) Active shooters.''.

S.308

Health

Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act or the PPE in America Act This bill makes temporary changes to the management of the inventory of diagnostic testing supplies and personal protective equipment in the Strategic National Stockpile. Through FY2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must source a certain amount of those products from domestic manufacturers. Additionally, HHS must periodically assess and take steps to manage the inventory of those products. This includes, as appropriate, transfers or sales to federal agencies and health care facilities. The bill also provides HHS with additional authorities to manage the inventory. For example, HHS may enter into arrangements with manufacturers to establish revolving stockpiles to mitigate the risk of products expiring. HHS must report on its efforts to maintain the stockpile's inventory of testing supplies and personal protective equipment.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. SEC. 2. DOMESTIC PPE PROCUREMENT PILOT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 319F-2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-6b(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Domestic procurement pilot program.-- ``(A) In general.-- ``(i) Requirement to purchase domestic end products.--For the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, subject to clause (ii), the Secretary shall ensure-- ``(I) that not less than 40 percent of amounts made available under this section for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1) are allocated to procurement of such equipment that is a domestic end product (as defined in part 25.003 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations maintained under section 1303(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code (or any successor regulations)) manufactured by an entity or entities that enter into a contract with the Secretary to sell such equipment to the Secretary for such purpose; and ``(II) that additional amounts made available under this section for the purposes described in subclause (I), up to 100 percent of such amounts, are allocated to procurement of domestic end products as described in subclause (I), provided that, with respect to any such procurement of domestic end products in excess of the amount required under subclause (I), domestic supply exists and the costs of procuring equipment that is a domestic end product are not unreasonably high compared to other equipment that is not a domestic end product. ``(ii) Exception.--In the event that there is insufficient domestic end product available for procurement to meet the needs for certain covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1) while satisfying the requirement of clause (i)(I), or that the cost of procuring equipment that is a domestic end product in quantities required under clause (i)(I) would be unreasonably high compared to other equipment that is not a domestic end product, clause (i)(I) shall apply with respect to the applicable equipment only to the extent that such equipment that is a domestic end product is available and to the extent that the cost is not unreasonable, as applicable. ``(B) Sale or transfer of ppe.-- ``(i) In general.--With respect to any covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment in the stockpile under paragraph (1), the Secretary-- ``(I) shall assess the stock of such equipment on a regular basis, and not less frequently than-- ``(aa) twice per year, other than during periods described in item (bb); or ``(bb) monthly, during any period in which the Secretary determines it likely that such equipment will be deployed, such as during a public health emergency; ``(II) shall communicate to manufacturers and suppliers of such equipment to the stockpile under paragraph (1) if an assessment under subclause (I) indicates that there will be an increased need for such equipment; ``(III) may, at appropriate intervals and with respect to any such equipment in such stockpile-- ``(aa) transfer such equipment to other agencies or operating divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services, or to the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other Federal agency or department, in accordance with the needs of such agencies, divisions, or departments; or ``(bb) sell such equipment to health care facilities at a competitive price, as determined by the Secretary, taking into account the current market pricing for the applicable equipment and the operational budget for the stockpile; and ``(IV) may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an entity that has expertise in supply chain logistics and management to carry out the activities described in this subparagraph. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(iii) Compensation to hhs.-- ``(I) Transfers from other agencies.--A Federal agency receiving equipment as described in clause (i)(II)(aa) shall transfer to the Secretary such amounts as the Secretary and head of the applicable agency determine to be fair compensation for such equipment. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(C) Vendor-managed inventory.--For purposes of meeting the goals under subparagraph (A), and to promote efficient and predictable operations of the stockpile while mitigating the risk of product expiration or shortages, the Secretary may enter into arrangements, through a competitive bidding process, with one or more manufacturers of domestic end products to establish and utilize revolving stockpiles of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment managed and operated by such manufacturer. Under such an arrangement-- ``(i) the manufacturer (or a subcontractor or agent of the manufacturer)-- ``(I) shall-- ``(aa) produce or procure covered testing equipment or personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1); ``(bb) maintain constant supply, possession, and re- stocking capacity of such equipment in such quantities as the Secretary requires for purposes of the stockpile under paragraph (1); and ``(cc) fulfill or support the deployment, distribution, or dispensing functions of the stockpile at the State and local levels, consistent with paragraph (3); and ``(II) may sell or transfer such equipment for the purposes of the manufacturer's existing inventory and commercial contracts; and ``(ii) the Secretary shall-- ``(I) compensate the manufacturer for the covered testing equipment or personal protective equipment; and ``(II) pay a management fee, as appropriate. ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II). ``(E) Covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment' means diagnostic supplies (which may include test kits, reagents, and swabs), respirators, masks, gloves, eye and face protection, gowns, and any other appropriate ancillary medical equipment or supplies related to testing or personal protection that meet the Secretary's requirements for inclusion in the stockpile under paragraph (1).''. <all>

PPE in America Act

A bill to establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes.

PPE in America Act Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

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This bill makes temporary changes to the management of the inventory of diagnostic testing supplies and personal protective equipment in the Strategic National Stockpile. Through FY2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must source a certain amount of those products from domestic manufacturers. Additionally, HHS must periodically assess and take steps to manage the inventory of those products. This includes, as appropriate, transfers or sales to federal agencies and health care facilities. The bill also provides HHS with additional authorities to manage the inventory. For example, HHS may enter into arrangements with manufacturers to establish revolving stockpiles to mitigate the risk of products expiring. HHS must report on its efforts to maintain the stockpile's inventory of testing supplies and personal protective equipment.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Section 319F-2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Exception.--In the event that there is insufficient domestic end product available for procurement to meet the needs for certain covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1) while satisfying the requirement of clause (i)(I), or that the cost of procuring equipment that is a domestic end product in quantities required under clause (i)(I) would be unreasonably high compared to other equipment that is not a domestic end product, clause (i)(I) shall apply with respect to the applicable equipment only to the extent that such equipment that is a domestic end product is available and to the extent that the cost is not unreasonable, as applicable. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(iii) Compensation to hhs.-- ``(I) Transfers from other agencies.--A Federal agency receiving equipment as described in clause (i)(II)(aa) shall transfer to the Secretary such amounts as the Secretary and head of the applicable agency determine to be fair compensation for such equipment. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(C) Vendor-managed inventory.--For purposes of meeting the goals under subparagraph (A), and to promote efficient and predictable operations of the stockpile while mitigating the risk of product expiration or shortages, the Secretary may enter into arrangements, through a competitive bidding process, with one or more manufacturers of domestic end products to establish and utilize revolving stockpiles of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment managed and operated by such manufacturer. ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Section 319F-2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Exception.--In the event that there is insufficient domestic end product available for procurement to meet the needs for certain covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1) while satisfying the requirement of clause (i)(I), or that the cost of procuring equipment that is a domestic end product in quantities required under clause (i)(I) would be unreasonably high compared to other equipment that is not a domestic end product, clause (i)(I) shall apply with respect to the applicable equipment only to the extent that such equipment that is a domestic end product is available and to the extent that the cost is not unreasonable, as applicable. ``(iii) Compensation to hhs.-- ``(I) Transfers from other agencies.--A Federal agency receiving equipment as described in clause (i)(II)(aa) shall transfer to the Secretary such amounts as the Secretary and head of the applicable agency determine to be fair compensation for such equipment. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Section 319F-2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Exception.--In the event that there is insufficient domestic end product available for procurement to meet the needs for certain covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1) while satisfying the requirement of clause (i)(I), or that the cost of procuring equipment that is a domestic end product in quantities required under clause (i)(I) would be unreasonably high compared to other equipment that is not a domestic end product, clause (i)(I) shall apply with respect to the applicable equipment only to the extent that such equipment that is a domestic end product is available and to the extent that the cost is not unreasonable, as applicable. ``(B) Sale or transfer of ppe.-- ``(i) In general.--With respect to any covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment in the stockpile under paragraph (1), the Secretary-- ``(I) shall assess the stock of such equipment on a regular basis, and not less frequently than-- ``(aa) twice per year, other than during periods described in item (bb); or ``(bb) monthly, during any period in which the Secretary determines it likely that such equipment will be deployed, such as during a public health emergency; ``(II) shall communicate to manufacturers and suppliers of such equipment to the stockpile under paragraph (1) if an assessment under subclause (I) indicates that there will be an increased need for such equipment; ``(III) may, at appropriate intervals and with respect to any such equipment in such stockpile-- ``(aa) transfer such equipment to other agencies or operating divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services, or to the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other Federal agency or department, in accordance with the needs of such agencies, divisions, or departments; or ``(bb) sell such equipment to health care facilities at a competitive price, as determined by the Secretary, taking into account the current market pricing for the applicable equipment and the operational budget for the stockpile; and ``(IV) may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an entity that has expertise in supply chain logistics and management to carry out the activities described in this subparagraph. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(iii) Compensation to hhs.-- ``(I) Transfers from other agencies.--A Federal agency receiving equipment as described in clause (i)(II)(aa) shall transfer to the Secretary such amounts as the Secretary and head of the applicable agency determine to be fair compensation for such equipment. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(C) Vendor-managed inventory.--For purposes of meeting the goals under subparagraph (A), and to promote efficient and predictable operations of the stockpile while mitigating the risk of product expiration or shortages, the Secretary may enter into arrangements, through a competitive bidding process, with one or more manufacturers of domestic end products to establish and utilize revolving stockpiles of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment managed and operated by such manufacturer. ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Section 319F-2(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) Exception.--In the event that there is insufficient domestic end product available for procurement to meet the needs for certain covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1) while satisfying the requirement of clause (i)(I), or that the cost of procuring equipment that is a domestic end product in quantities required under clause (i)(I) would be unreasonably high compared to other equipment that is not a domestic end product, clause (i)(I) shall apply with respect to the applicable equipment only to the extent that such equipment that is a domestic end product is available and to the extent that the cost is not unreasonable, as applicable. ``(B) Sale or transfer of ppe.-- ``(i) In general.--With respect to any covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment in the stockpile under paragraph (1), the Secretary-- ``(I) shall assess the stock of such equipment on a regular basis, and not less frequently than-- ``(aa) twice per year, other than during periods described in item (bb); or ``(bb) monthly, during any period in which the Secretary determines it likely that such equipment will be deployed, such as during a public health emergency; ``(II) shall communicate to manufacturers and suppliers of such equipment to the stockpile under paragraph (1) if an assessment under subclause (I) indicates that there will be an increased need for such equipment; ``(III) may, at appropriate intervals and with respect to any such equipment in such stockpile-- ``(aa) transfer such equipment to other agencies or operating divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services, or to the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other Federal agency or department, in accordance with the needs of such agencies, divisions, or departments; or ``(bb) sell such equipment to health care facilities at a competitive price, as determined by the Secretary, taking into account the current market pricing for the applicable equipment and the operational budget for the stockpile; and ``(IV) may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an entity that has expertise in supply chain logistics and management to carry out the activities described in this subparagraph. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(iii) Compensation to hhs.-- ``(I) Transfers from other agencies.--A Federal agency receiving equipment as described in clause (i)(II)(aa) shall transfer to the Secretary such amounts as the Secretary and head of the applicable agency determine to be fair compensation for such equipment. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(C) Vendor-managed inventory.--For purposes of meeting the goals under subparagraph (A), and to promote efficient and predictable operations of the stockpile while mitigating the risk of product expiration or shortages, the Secretary may enter into arrangements, through a competitive bidding process, with one or more manufacturers of domestic end products to establish and utilize revolving stockpiles of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment managed and operated by such manufacturer. ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(E) Covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment' means diagnostic supplies (which may include test kits, reagents, and swabs), respirators, masks, gloves, eye and face protection, gowns, and any other appropriate ancillary medical equipment or supplies related to testing or personal protection that meet the Secretary's requirements for inclusion in the stockpile under paragraph (1).''.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II). ``(E) Covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment' means diagnostic supplies (which may include test kits, reagents, and swabs), respirators, masks, gloves, eye and face protection, gowns, and any other appropriate ancillary medical equipment or supplies related to testing or personal protection that meet the Secretary's requirements for inclusion in the stockpile under paragraph (1).''.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II).

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II).

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II). ``(E) Covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment' means diagnostic supplies (which may include test kits, reagents, and swabs), respirators, masks, gloves, eye and face protection, gowns, and any other appropriate ancillary medical equipment or supplies related to testing or personal protection that meet the Secretary's requirements for inclusion in the stockpile under paragraph (1).''.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II).

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II). ``(E) Covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment' means diagnostic supplies (which may include test kits, reagents, and swabs), respirators, masks, gloves, eye and face protection, gowns, and any other appropriate ancillary medical equipment or supplies related to testing or personal protection that meet the Secretary's requirements for inclusion in the stockpile under paragraph (1).''.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II).

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II). ``(E) Covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment' means diagnostic supplies (which may include test kits, reagents, and swabs), respirators, masks, gloves, eye and face protection, gowns, and any other appropriate ancillary medical equipment or supplies related to testing or personal protection that meet the Secretary's requirements for inclusion in the stockpile under paragraph (1).''.

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II).

To establish a pilot program to address shortages of testing equipment and personal protective equipment through enhanced domestic production, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Providers Everywhere in America Act'' or the ``PPE in America Act''. ``(ii) Group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors.--In making sales under clause (i)(II)(bb), the Secretary may transact with group purchasing organizations and medical product distributors to facilitate timeliness, logistical assistance, and appropriate pricing, and to determine appropriate amounts of covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for applicable health care facilities. ``(II) Sales of ppe.--There shall be transferred from the Treasury to the Secretary each fiscal year, for purposes of procuring covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the stockpile under paragraph (1), an amount equal to the sum of the amount received in the previous fiscal year from sales described in clause (i)(II)(bb). ``(D) Evaluation and report.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall-- ``(I) conduct an evaluation of the program under this paragraph; ``(II) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, submit an interim report to Congress on such program; and ``(III) not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, complete such evaluation and submit to Congress a final report on the program. ``(ii) Considerations.--The evaluation and reports under clause (i) shall consider how the program has impacted the continuity of stockpiling and readiness for the stockpile under paragraph (1), implications of the program on the domestic supply chain, cost effectiveness of the program, and access to covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment for the Federal agencies and health care facilities pursuant to subparagraph (B)(i)(II). ``(E) Covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `covered testing equipment and personal protective equipment' means diagnostic supplies (which may include test kits, reagents, and swabs), respirators, masks, gloves, eye and face protection, gowns, and any other appropriate ancillary medical equipment or supplies related to testing or personal protection that meet the Secretary's requirements for inclusion in the stockpile under paragraph (1).''.

H.R.6500

Taxation

Home Office Deduction Act of 2022 This bill allows a tax deduction during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022, for the trade or business expenses of employees who do not itemize their tax deductions. The amount of such deduction is subject to a phaseout based on the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

Home Office Deduction Act of 2022

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees.

Home Office Deduction Act of 2022

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D.

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This bill allows a tax deduction during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022, for the trade or business expenses of employees who do not itemize their tax deductions. The amount of such deduction is subject to a phaseout based on the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Home Office Deduction Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY DEDUCTION FOR TRADE OR BUSINESS EXPENSES OF EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986-- (1) the qualified employee trade or business deductions of any taxpayer for any taxable year shall not be treated as itemized deductions, and (2) in the case of an taxpayer who does not elect to itemize such taxpayer's deductions for any taxable year, the taxable income of such taxpayer for such taxable shall be reduced by the qualified employee trade or business deductions of such taxpayer for such taxable year. (b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Phase-Out Based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income.-- (1) In general.--In the case of any taxpayer for any taxable year, the amount of qualified employee trade or business deductions taken into account under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this subsection) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such deductions (as so determined) as-- (A) the excess of-- (i) the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year, over (ii) $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return), bears to (B) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint return). (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code. <all>

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. ( (2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

To temporarily allow a deduction for the trade or business expenses of employees. b) Qualified Employee Trade or Business Deductions.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified employee trade or business deductions'' means so much of the deductions allowed by section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (determined without regard to section 67(g) of such Code) as are attributable to amounts paid or incurred-- (1) in the trade or business of being an employee, and (2) during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2022. 2) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``modified adjusted gross income'' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer (as defined in section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under sections 911, 931, and 933 of such Code.

H.R.2342

Science, Technology, Communications

Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act or the SIMULATE Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to award a competitive grant to a commercial entity, an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, or a consortium composed of any of those to enable such entity to establish and carry out a nationwide training and certification program in simulation technology. In carrying out the program, the entity shall take specified actions, including the development of a comprehensive curriculum in simulation technology.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act'' or the ``SIMULATE Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in simulation technology and its applications by promoting the development and expansion of an American workforce skilled in the use of simulation technology in order to-- (1) facilitate technology innovation and private sector commercialization; (2) meet economic and national security goals; (3) increase the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized United States businesses in the global market; (4) increase the competitiveness of large companies by increasing the efficiency of their small- and medium-sized suppliers; (5) expand the number of engineers and scientists in the market and entering the market with expertise in simulation technology; (6) increase the number of United States small- and medium- sized businesses that use simulation technology as part of their standard operations; (7) promote the increased use of simulation technology, including the use of such technology by individuals identified in sections 33 and 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. SEC. 3. GRANT FOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY. (a) In General.--From amounts made available under subsection (f), the Secretary of Defense shall award a grant, on a competitive basis, to an eligible entity to enable such entity to establish and carry out a nationwide training and certification program in simulation technology as described in subsection (d). (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents.--As part of the application submitted under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Defense that the training program funded with the grant will have the capacity to graduate an average of at least 10,000 students per year during the grant period. (d) Uses of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to carry out the following activities: (1) The entity shall establish and implement a national training and certification program in simulation technology that-- (A) provides training to eligible students the field of simulation technology, including training in-- (i) simulation software, simulation applications, and adjacent or related software technologies; (ii) the use of simulation technology to simulate structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics, power, and other relative subjects determined by the Secretary; and (iii) the use state-of-the-art commercial- off-the-shelf simulation software; (B) is accessible to eligible students in each State; (C) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association; (D) can be completed by an eligible student in as little as three months; (E) enables a student who successfully completes the program to receive a nationally-recognized certification in simulation technology; and (F) may be replicated and implemented by other entities after the expiration of the grant period. (2) In carrying out the program described in paragraph (1), the entity shall-- (A) develop a comprehensive curriculum in simulation technology; (B) prioritize the enrollment of eligible students who can demonstrate that participation in the training program will enhance their employment prospects or career development; (C) use commercial-off-the-shelf simulation software to establish a set of standard simulation tools that support a broad range of simulation activities at each stage of the design process including the stages of ideation, detailed design, manufacturing, and operations and sustainment; (D) provide participating students with tools of the trade, including skills and access to software tools, that students can take with them to future jobs; and (E) incorporate industry perspectives on science and engineering simulation workforce development, including by leveraging relevant industry knowledge and resources. (e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. (2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. The Secretary of Defense shall consider such reapplications on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis together with applications received from other eligible entities for the applicable grant period. (3) Termination.--The Secretary of Defense may terminate a grant made under this section during the grant period if the Secretary determines that the recipient of the grant is not performing adequately. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``adjacent or related software technologies'' means software for product development and testing that may be used in conjunction with simulation technology, including software for design and manufacturing, data management, production optimization, and product life-cycle management. (2) The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a commercial entity; (B) an institution of higher education; (C) a nonprofit organization; or (D) a consortium composed of one or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C). (3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity. (6) The term ``simulation technology'' means computer technology and software designed to closely approximate physical phenomena using mathematical formulas for the purpose of product development and testing, including the simulation of structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics and power. <all>

SIMULATE Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes.

SIMULATE Act Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy

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PA

This bill directs the Department of Defense to award a competitive grant to a commercial entity, an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, or a consortium composed of any of those to enable such entity to establish and carry out a nationwide training and certification program in simulation technology. In carrying out the program, the entity shall take specified actions, including the development of a comprehensive curriculum in simulation technology.

SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in simulation technology and its applications by promoting the development and expansion of an American workforce skilled in the use of simulation technology in order to-- (1) facilitate technology innovation and private sector commercialization; (2) meet economic and national security goals; (3) increase the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized United States businesses in the global market; (4) increase the competitiveness of large companies by increasing the efficiency of their small- and medium-sized suppliers; (5) expand the number of engineers and scientists in the market and entering the market with expertise in simulation technology; (6) increase the number of United States small- and medium- sized businesses that use simulation technology as part of their standard operations; (7) promote the increased use of simulation technology, including the use of such technology by individuals identified in sections 33 and 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. 3. GRANT FOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. SEC. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``adjacent or related software technologies'' means software for product development and testing that may be used in conjunction with simulation technology, including software for design and manufacturing, data management, production optimization, and product life-cycle management. (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity.

2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in simulation technology and its applications by promoting the development and expansion of an American workforce skilled in the use of simulation technology in order to-- (1) facilitate technology innovation and private sector commercialization; (2) meet economic and national security goals; (3) increase the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized United States businesses in the global market; (4) increase the competitiveness of large companies by increasing the efficiency of their small- and medium-sized suppliers; (5) expand the number of engineers and scientists in the market and entering the market with expertise in simulation technology; (6) increase the number of United States small- and medium- sized businesses that use simulation technology as part of their standard operations; (7) promote the increased use of simulation technology, including the use of such technology by individuals identified in sections 33 and 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. 3. GRANT FOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. SEC. In this Act: (1) The term ``adjacent or related software technologies'' means software for product development and testing that may be used in conjunction with simulation technology, including software for design and manufacturing, data management, production optimization, and product life-cycle management. (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act'' or the ``SIMULATE Act''. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in simulation technology and its applications by promoting the development and expansion of an American workforce skilled in the use of simulation technology in order to-- (1) facilitate technology innovation and private sector commercialization; (2) meet economic and national security goals; (3) increase the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized United States businesses in the global market; (4) increase the competitiveness of large companies by increasing the efficiency of their small- and medium-sized suppliers; (5) expand the number of engineers and scientists in the market and entering the market with expertise in simulation technology; (6) increase the number of United States small- and medium- sized businesses that use simulation technology as part of their standard operations; (7) promote the increased use of simulation technology, including the use of such technology by individuals identified in sections 33 and 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. 3. GRANT FOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY. (a) In General.--From amounts made available under subsection (f), the Secretary of Defense shall award a grant, on a competitive basis, to an eligible entity to enable such entity to establish and carry out a nationwide training and certification program in simulation technology as described in subsection (d). (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) In carrying out the program described in paragraph (1), the entity shall-- (A) develop a comprehensive curriculum in simulation technology; (B) prioritize the enrollment of eligible students who can demonstrate that participation in the training program will enhance their employment prospects or career development; (C) use commercial-off-the-shelf simulation software to establish a set of standard simulation tools that support a broad range of simulation activities at each stage of the design process including the stages of ideation, detailed design, manufacturing, and operations and sustainment; (D) provide participating students with tools of the trade, including skills and access to software tools, that students can take with them to future jobs; and (E) incorporate industry perspectives on science and engineering simulation workforce development, including by leveraging relevant industry knowledge and resources. (e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. The Secretary of Defense shall consider such reapplications on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis together with applications received from other eligible entities for the applicable grant period. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. SEC. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``adjacent or related software technologies'' means software for product development and testing that may be used in conjunction with simulation technology, including software for design and manufacturing, data management, production optimization, and product life-cycle management. (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity. (6) The term ``simulation technology'' means computer technology and software designed to closely approximate physical phenomena using mathematical formulas for the purpose of product development and testing, including the simulation of structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics and power.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act'' or the ``SIMULATE Act''. 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to ensure the continued leadership of the United States in simulation technology and its applications by promoting the development and expansion of an American workforce skilled in the use of simulation technology in order to-- (1) facilitate technology innovation and private sector commercialization; (2) meet economic and national security goals; (3) increase the competitiveness of small- and medium-sized United States businesses in the global market; (4) increase the competitiveness of large companies by increasing the efficiency of their small- and medium-sized suppliers; (5) expand the number of engineers and scientists in the market and entering the market with expertise in simulation technology; (6) increase the number of United States small- and medium- sized businesses that use simulation technology as part of their standard operations; (7) promote the increased use of simulation technology, including the use of such technology by individuals identified in sections 33 and 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. 3. GRANT FOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY. (a) In General.--From amounts made available under subsection (f), the Secretary of Defense shall award a grant, on a competitive basis, to an eligible entity to enable such entity to establish and carry out a nationwide training and certification program in simulation technology as described in subsection (d). (b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents.--As part of the application submitted under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Defense that the training program funded with the grant will have the capacity to graduate an average of at least 10,000 students per year during the grant period. (2) In carrying out the program described in paragraph (1), the entity shall-- (A) develop a comprehensive curriculum in simulation technology; (B) prioritize the enrollment of eligible students who can demonstrate that participation in the training program will enhance their employment prospects or career development; (C) use commercial-off-the-shelf simulation software to establish a set of standard simulation tools that support a broad range of simulation activities at each stage of the design process including the stages of ideation, detailed design, manufacturing, and operations and sustainment; (D) provide participating students with tools of the trade, including skills and access to software tools, that students can take with them to future jobs; and (E) incorporate industry perspectives on science and engineering simulation workforce development, including by leveraging relevant industry knowledge and resources. (e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. The Secretary of Defense shall consider such reapplications on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis together with applications received from other eligible entities for the applicable grant period. (3) Termination.--The Secretary of Defense may terminate a grant made under this section during the grant period if the Secretary determines that the recipient of the grant is not performing adequately. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. SEC. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``adjacent or related software technologies'' means software for product development and testing that may be used in conjunction with simulation technology, including software for design and manufacturing, data management, production optimization, and product life-cycle management. (2) The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a commercial entity; (B) an institution of higher education; (C) a nonprofit organization; or (D) a consortium composed of one or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C). (4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity. (6) The term ``simulation technology'' means computer technology and software designed to closely approximate physical phenomena using mathematical formulas for the purpose of product development and testing, including the simulation of structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics and power.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act'' or the ``SIMULATE Act''. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( (6) The term ``simulation technology'' means computer technology and software designed to closely approximate physical phenomena using mathematical formulas for the purpose of product development and testing, including the simulation of structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics and power.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( 2) Contents.--As part of the application submitted under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Defense that the training program funded with the grant will have the capacity to graduate an average of at least 10,000 students per year during the grant period. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( 5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( 2) Contents.--As part of the application submitted under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Defense that the training program funded with the grant will have the capacity to graduate an average of at least 10,000 students per year during the grant period. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( 5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act'' or the ``SIMULATE Act''. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( (6) The term ``simulation technology'' means computer technology and software designed to closely approximate physical phenomena using mathematical formulas for the purpose of product development and testing, including the simulation of structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics and power.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( 2) Contents.--As part of the application submitted under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Defense that the training program funded with the grant will have the capacity to graduate an average of at least 10,000 students per year during the grant period. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( 5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act'' or the ``SIMULATE Act''. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( (6) The term ``simulation technology'' means computer technology and software designed to closely approximate physical phenomena using mathematical formulas for the purpose of product development and testing, including the simulation of structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics and power.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( 2) Contents.--As part of the application submitted under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Defense that the training program funded with the grant will have the capacity to graduate an average of at least 10,000 students per year during the grant period. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( 5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act'' or the ``SIMULATE Act''. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( (6) The term ``simulation technology'' means computer technology and software designed to closely approximate physical phenomena using mathematical formulas for the purpose of product development and testing, including the simulation of structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics and power.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Application.-- (1) In general.--To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Defense at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( 2) Contents.--As part of the application submitted under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Defense that the training program funded with the grant will have the capacity to graduate an average of at least 10,000 students per year during the grant period. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( 5) The term ``nationally recognized accrediting agency or association'' means an accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Defense determines to be reliable authority as to the quality of the training offered by an eligible entity. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to support the establishment of a nationwide training program in simulation technology, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Simulation and Innovation Machine for Up-Leveling the American Technology Economy Act'' or the ``SIMULATE Act''. 1885a, 1885b); and (8) promote economic upward mobility by providing eligible students with greater access to higher paying jobs. b) Consultation.--In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the heads of such other departments and agencies of the Federal government as the Secretary determines appropriate. ( e) Duration.-- (1) In general.--A grant under this section shall be made for a period of five years. ( 2) Reapplication.--An eligible entity that received a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant for one or more additional periods of five years. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 3) The term ``eligible student'' means an individual who is-- (A) enrolled in an institution of higher education; or (B) has a job in a field for which simulation technology may be relevant, as determined by the Secretary of Defense. ( (6) The term ``simulation technology'' means computer technology and software designed to closely approximate physical phenomena using mathematical formulas for the purpose of product development and testing, including the simulation of structures, fluids, electrical, materials, optics and power.

H.R.8923

Education

Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022 This bill expands lender disclosure requirements and revises loan counseling requirements. First, the bill requires a lender to provide a quarterly statement to a Federal Family Education Loan or Direct Loan borrower during a period when loan payments are not required. The statement must include specified information on the loan and interest amounts and explain the option to pay accrued interest while in deferment or forbearance. In addition, the bill requires an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs to provide pre-loan counseling to a student borrower of a federal student loan upon or prior to the first disbursement of each new loan. Currently, an IHE must provide one-time entrance counseling to a student who is a first-time federal student loan borrower. The bill also revises and expands required elements of pre-loan counseling to include an estimate of the borrower's monthly payment amount compared to the borrower's estimated monthly income after taxes and other expenses, a statement to borrow the minimum necessary amount, a warning that a high debt-to-income ratio makes repayment more difficult, options to reduce borrowing, and an explanation of the importance of on-time graduation. Prior to certifying a Federal Direct Loan disbursement to a student, an IHE must ensure that the student manually enters the exact dollar amount of the loan.

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRE-LOAN COUNSELING AND CERTIFICATION OF LOAN AMOUNT. Section 485(l) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(l)) is amended-- (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Entrance Counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-Loan Counseling''; (2) in paragraph (1)(A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``a disbursement to a first-time borrower of a loan'' and inserting ``the first disbursement of each new loan (or the first disbursement in each award year if more than one new loan is obtained in the same award year)''; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ``an entrance counseling'' and inserting ``a counseling''; (3) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (G) and inserting the following: ``(G) An estimate of the borrower's monthly payment amount compared to the borrower's estimated monthly income after taxes, after living expenses (using Consumer Expenditure Survey data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics), after estimated health insurance costs, and after any other relevant expenses, based on-- ``(i) the best available data on starting wages for the borrower's program of study, if available; and ``(ii) the estimated total student loan debt of the borrower, including-- ``(I) Federal debt; ``(II) to the best of the institution's knowledge, private loan debt already incurred; and ``(III) the estimated future debt required to complete the program of study.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(N) Options for reducing borrowing through scholarships, reduced expenses, work-study, or other work opportunities. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness.''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In addition to the other requirements of this subsection and in accordance with subparagraph (B), each eligible institution shall ensure that the student manually enter, either in writing or through electronic means, the exact dollar amount of Federal Direct Loan funding under part D that such student desires to borrow. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. SEC. 3. REQUIRED PERIODIC DISCLOSURES DURING PERIODS WHEN LOAN PAYMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1083) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Required Periodic Disclosures During Periods When Loan Payments Are Not Required.--During any period of time when a borrower of one or more loans, made, insured, or guaranteed under this part or part D is not required to make a payment to an eligible lender on the borrower's loan from that eligible lender, such eligible lender shall provide such borrower with a quarterly statement that includes, in simple and understandable terms-- ``(1) the original principal amount of each of the borrower's loans, and the original principal amount of those loans in the aggregate; ``(2) the borrower's current balance, as of the time of the statement, as applicable; ``(3) the interest rate on each loan; ``(4) the total amount the borrower has paid in interest on each loan; ``(5) the aggregate amount the borrower has paid for each loan, including the amount the borrower has paid in interest, the amount the borrower has paid in fees, and the amount the borrower has paid against the balance; ``(6) the lender's or loan servicer's address, toll-free phone number, and webpage for payment and billing error purposes, including information about how a borrower can make voluntary payments when a loan is not in repayment status; ``(7) an explanation-- ``(A) that the borrower has the option to pay the interest that accrues on each loan while the borrower is a student at an institution of higher education or during a period of deferment or forbearance, if applicable; and ``(B) if the borrower does not pay such interest while attending an institution or during a period of deferment or forbearance, any accumulated interest on the loan will be capitalized when the loan goes into repayment, resulting in more interest being paid over the life of the loan; ``(8) the amount of interest that has accumulated since the last statement based on the typical installment time period and the aggregate interest accrued to date; and ``(9) an explanation that making even small payments of any unspecified amount while the borrower is a student at an institution of higher education, or during a period of deferment or forbearance, if applicable, can help to offset interest accrual over the life of the loan.''. SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (b) Regulatory Relief and Improvement.--Section 487A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094a) is amended by striking ``entrance and exit interviews'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit interviews'' each place the term appears. <all>

Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes.

Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette

R

IA

This bill expands lender disclosure requirements and revises loan counseling requirements. First, the bill requires a lender to provide a quarterly statement to a Federal Family Education Loan or Direct Loan borrower during a period when loan payments are not required. The statement must include specified information on the loan and interest amounts and explain the option to pay accrued interest while in deferment or forbearance. In addition, the bill requires an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student-aid programs to provide pre-loan counseling to a student borrower of a federal student loan upon or prior to the first disbursement of each new loan. Currently, an IHE must provide one-time entrance counseling to a student who is a first-time federal student loan borrower. The bill also revises and expands required elements of pre-loan counseling to include an estimate of the borrower's monthly payment amount compared to the borrower's estimated monthly income after taxes and other expenses, a statement to borrow the minimum necessary amount, a warning that a high debt-to-income ratio makes repayment more difficult, options to reduce borrowing, and an explanation of the importance of on-time graduation. Prior to certifying a Federal Direct Loan disbursement to a student, an IHE must ensure that the student manually enters the exact dollar amount of the loan.

2. PRE-LOAN COUNSELING AND CERTIFICATION OF LOAN AMOUNT. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. 3. REQUIRED PERIODIC DISCLOSURES DURING PERIODS WHEN LOAN PAYMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. SEC. 4. 1094a) is amended by striking ``entrance and exit interviews'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit interviews'' each place the term appears.

2. PRE-LOAN COUNSELING AND CERTIFICATION OF LOAN AMOUNT. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. 3. REQUIRED PERIODIC DISCLOSURES DURING PERIODS WHEN LOAN PAYMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. SEC. 4. 1094a) is amended by striking ``entrance and exit interviews'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit interviews'' each place the term appears.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PRE-LOAN COUNSELING AND CERTIFICATION OF LOAN AMOUNT. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(N) Options for reducing borrowing through scholarships, reduced expenses, work-study, or other work opportunities. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. 3. REQUIRED PERIODIC DISCLOSURES DURING PERIODS WHEN LOAN PAYMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1083) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Required Periodic Disclosures During Periods When Loan Payments Are Not Required.--During any period of time when a borrower of one or more loans, made, insured, or guaranteed under this part or part D is not required to make a payment to an eligible lender on the borrower's loan from that eligible lender, such eligible lender shall provide such borrower with a quarterly statement that includes, in simple and understandable terms-- ``(1) the original principal amount of each of the borrower's loans, and the original principal amount of those loans in the aggregate; ``(2) the borrower's current balance, as of the time of the statement, as applicable; ``(3) the interest rate on each loan; ``(4) the total amount the borrower has paid in interest on each loan; ``(5) the aggregate amount the borrower has paid for each loan, including the amount the borrower has paid in interest, the amount the borrower has paid in fees, and the amount the borrower has paid against the balance; ``(6) the lender's or loan servicer's address, toll-free phone number, and webpage for payment and billing error purposes, including information about how a borrower can make voluntary payments when a loan is not in repayment status; ``(7) an explanation-- ``(A) that the borrower has the option to pay the interest that accrues on each loan while the borrower is a student at an institution of higher education or during a period of deferment or forbearance, if applicable; and ``(B) if the borrower does not pay such interest while attending an institution or during a period of deferment or forbearance, any accumulated interest on the loan will be capitalized when the loan goes into repayment, resulting in more interest being paid over the life of the loan; ``(8) the amount of interest that has accumulated since the last statement based on the typical installment time period and the aggregate interest accrued to date; and ``(9) an explanation that making even small payments of any unspecified amount while the borrower is a student at an institution of higher education, or during a period of deferment or forbearance, if applicable, can help to offset interest accrual over the life of the loan.''. SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. 1094a) is amended by striking ``entrance and exit interviews'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit interviews'' each place the term appears.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022''. 2. PRE-LOAN COUNSELING AND CERTIFICATION OF LOAN AMOUNT. 1092(l)) is amended-- (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Entrance Counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-Loan Counseling''; (2) in paragraph (1)(A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``a disbursement to a first-time borrower of a loan'' and inserting ``the first disbursement of each new loan (or the first disbursement in each award year if more than one new loan is obtained in the same award year)''; and (B) in clause (ii)(I), by striking ``an entrance counseling'' and inserting ``a counseling''; (3) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (G) and inserting the following: ``(G) An estimate of the borrower's monthly payment amount compared to the borrower's estimated monthly income after taxes, after living expenses (using Consumer Expenditure Survey data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics), after estimated health insurance costs, and after any other relevant expenses, based on-- ``(i) the best available data on starting wages for the borrower's program of study, if available; and ``(ii) the estimated total student loan debt of the borrower, including-- ``(I) Federal debt; ``(II) to the best of the institution's knowledge, private loan debt already incurred; and ``(III) the estimated future debt required to complete the program of study. ''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(N) Options for reducing borrowing through scholarships, reduced expenses, work-study, or other work opportunities. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) In addition to the other requirements of this subsection and in accordance with subparagraph (B), each eligible institution shall ensure that the student manually enter, either in writing or through electronic means, the exact dollar amount of Federal Direct Loan funding under part D that such student desires to borrow. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. 3. REQUIRED PERIODIC DISCLOSURES DURING PERIODS WHEN LOAN PAYMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1083) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: ``(f) Required Periodic Disclosures During Periods When Loan Payments Are Not Required.--During any period of time when a borrower of one or more loans, made, insured, or guaranteed under this part or part D is not required to make a payment to an eligible lender on the borrower's loan from that eligible lender, such eligible lender shall provide such borrower with a quarterly statement that includes, in simple and understandable terms-- ``(1) the original principal amount of each of the borrower's loans, and the original principal amount of those loans in the aggregate; ``(2) the borrower's current balance, as of the time of the statement, as applicable; ``(3) the interest rate on each loan; ``(4) the total amount the borrower has paid in interest on each loan; ``(5) the aggregate amount the borrower has paid for each loan, including the amount the borrower has paid in interest, the amount the borrower has paid in fees, and the amount the borrower has paid against the balance; ``(6) the lender's or loan servicer's address, toll-free phone number, and webpage for payment and billing error purposes, including information about how a borrower can make voluntary payments when a loan is not in repayment status; ``(7) an explanation-- ``(A) that the borrower has the option to pay the interest that accrues on each loan while the borrower is a student at an institution of higher education or during a period of deferment or forbearance, if applicable; and ``(B) if the borrower does not pay such interest while attending an institution or during a period of deferment or forbearance, any accumulated interest on the loan will be capitalized when the loan goes into repayment, resulting in more interest being paid over the life of the loan; ``(8) the amount of interest that has accumulated since the last statement based on the typical installment time period and the aggregate interest accrued to date; and ``(9) an explanation that making even small payments of any unspecified amount while the borrower is a student at an institution of higher education, or during a period of deferment or forbearance, if applicable, can help to offset interest accrual over the life of the loan.''. SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (b) Regulatory Relief and Improvement.--Section 487A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094a) is amended by striking ``entrance and exit interviews'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit interviews'' each place the term appears.

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022''. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ''; ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ''; ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022''. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ''; ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022''. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ''; ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022''. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(O) An explanation of the importance of graduating on time to avoid additional borrowing, what course load is necessary to graduate on time, and information on how adding an additional year of study impacts total indebtedness. ''; ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

To revise counseling requirements for certain borrowers of student loans, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2022''. and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(L) A statement that the borrower should borrow the minimum amount necessary to cover expenses and that the borrower does not have to accept the full amount of loans for which the borrower is eligible. ``(M) A warning that the higher the borrower's debt-to-income ratio is, the more difficulty the borrower is likely to experience in repaying the loan. ``(B) The eligible institution shall ensure that the student carries out the activity described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) in the course of the process used by the institution for students to accept a student loan award; ``(ii) prior to the institution certifying a Federal Direct Loan under part D for disbursement to a student (other than a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan or a Federal Direct PLUS loan made on behalf of a student); and ``(iii) after ensuring that the student has completed all of the pre-loan counseling requirements under this subsection.''. Section 433 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. ( a) Program Participation Agreements.--Section 487(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094(e)(2)(B)(ii)(IV)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``Pre-loan and exit counseling''; and (2) by striking ``entrance and exit counseling'' and inserting ``pre-loan and exit counseling''. (

H.R.4279

Social Welfare

Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act or the Health CARE Training Act This bill adds requirements to and otherwise modifies the Health Profession Opportunity Grants program. The program awards grants for demonstration projects to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients and other low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations that pay well and have labor shortages or are in high demand. Specifically, entities administering the projects must provide participants with education and training to obtain a post-secondary credential that meets the standards of the state in which the project is conducted or that meets standards set by the Department of Health and Human Services, as applicable. In addition, the bill expressly excludes cash stipends or emergency assistance paid to project participants from income for federal income tax purposes.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act'' or the ``Health CARE Training Act''. SEC. 2. TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSION OPPORTUNITY GRANT PARTICIPANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Training.--A demonstration project conducted by an eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall provide to an eligible individual participating in the project who is being trained to qualify for a recognized post-secondary credential (including an industry-recognized credential, and a certificate awarded by a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which is awarded in recognition of attainment of measurable technical or occupational skills necessary to gain employment or advance within an occupation, a number of hours of such training that is not less than-- ``(i) the number of hours of training required for certification of that level of skill by the State in which the project is conducted; or ``(ii) if there is no such requirement, such number of hours of training as the Secretary finds is necessary to achieve that skill level.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. SEC. 3. EXCLUSION OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER A HEALTH PROFESSIONS WORKFORCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021. <all>

Health CARE Training Act

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes.

Health CARE Training Act Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy

D

CA

This bill adds requirements to and otherwise modifies the Health Profession Opportunity Grants program. The program awards grants for demonstration projects to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients and other low-income individuals with education and training for health care occupations that pay well and have labor shortages or are in high demand. Specifically, entities administering the projects must provide participants with education and training to obtain a post-secondary credential that meets the standards of the state in which the project is conducted or that meets standards set by the Department of Health and Human Services, as applicable. In addition, the bill expressly excludes cash stipends or emergency assistance paid to project participants from income for federal income tax purposes.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act'' or the ``Health CARE Training Act''. SEC. 2. TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSION OPPORTUNITY GRANT PARTICIPANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Training.--A demonstration project conducted by an eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall provide to an eligible individual participating in the project who is being trained to qualify for a recognized post-secondary credential (including an industry-recognized credential, and a certificate awarded by a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which is awarded in recognition of attainment of measurable technical or occupational skills necessary to gain employment or advance within an occupation, a number of hours of such training that is not less than-- ``(i) the number of hours of training required for certification of that level of skill by the State in which the project is conducted; or ``(ii) if there is no such requirement, such number of hours of training as the Secretary finds is necessary to achieve that skill level.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. SEC. 3. EXCLUSION OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER A HEALTH PROFESSIONS WORKFORCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021. <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 ``Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act'' or the ``Health CARE Training Act''. 2. TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSION OPPORTUNITY GRANT PARTICIPANTS. 1397g(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Training.--A demonstration project conducted by an eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall provide to an eligible individual participating in the project who is being trained to qualify for a recognized post-secondary credential (including an industry-recognized credential, and a certificate awarded by a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which is awarded in recognition of attainment of measurable technical or occupational skills necessary to gain employment or advance within an occupation, a number of hours of such training that is not less than-- ``(i) the number of hours of training required for certification of that level of skill by the State in which the project is conducted; or ``(ii) if there is no such requirement, such number of hours of training as the Secretary finds is necessary to achieve that skill level.''. SEC. 3. EXCLUSION OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER A HEALTH PROFESSIONS WORKFORCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act'' or the ``Health CARE Training Act''. SEC. 2. TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSION OPPORTUNITY GRANT PARTICIPANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Training.--A demonstration project conducted by an eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall provide to an eligible individual participating in the project who is being trained to qualify for a recognized post-secondary credential (including an industry-recognized credential, and a certificate awarded by a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which is awarded in recognition of attainment of measurable technical or occupational skills necessary to gain employment or advance within an occupation, a number of hours of such training that is not less than-- ``(i) the number of hours of training required for certification of that level of skill by the State in which the project is conducted; or ``(ii) if there is no such requirement, such number of hours of training as the Secretary finds is necessary to achieve that skill level.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. SEC. 3. EXCLUSION OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER A HEALTH PROFESSIONS WORKFORCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021. <all>

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act'' or the ``Health CARE Training Act''. SEC. 2. TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSION OPPORTUNITY GRANT PARTICIPANTS. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Training.--A demonstration project conducted by an eligible entity awarded a grant under this subsection shall provide to an eligible individual participating in the project who is being trained to qualify for a recognized post-secondary credential (including an industry-recognized credential, and a certificate awarded by a local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which is awarded in recognition of attainment of measurable technical or occupational skills necessary to gain employment or advance within an occupation, a number of hours of such training that is not less than-- ``(i) the number of hours of training required for certification of that level of skill by the State in which the project is conducted; or ``(ii) if there is no such requirement, such number of hours of training as the Secretary finds is necessary to achieve that skill level.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. SEC. 3. EXCLUSION OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER A HEALTH PROFESSIONS WORKFORCE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX. (a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021. <all>

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

To improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2021. a) In General.--Section 2008(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(2)(A)(ii)) is amended to read as follows: ``(ii) Income disregard.--Amounts paid to an eligible individual as a cash stipend or as emergency assistance under a project for which a grant is made under this section shall not be considered income for any purpose under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and an entity making such a payment shall not be required to submit an information return under subtitle F of such Code with respect to the payment.''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to amounts paid on or after October 1, 2021.

H.R.9585

Taxation

American Property Act This bill imposes an excise tax on foreign persons who own any specified under-utilized residential real property for more than one-half of any taxable year. The amount of such tax is 1% of the estimated value of such property. The bill defines specified under-utilized residential real property as any specified residential property located in the United States that is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days during the taxable year. Specified residential property means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land that was conveyed with such home, structure, or building.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real 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 ``American Property Act''. SEC. 2. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter E--Tax on Foreign-Owned Under-Utilized Residential Real Property ``Sec. 4491. Tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property. ``SEC. 4491. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any specified foreign person which owns any specified under-utilized residential real property for more than one-half of any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to 1 percent of the estimated value of such property. ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(B) Qualifying occupancy period.--The term `qualifying occupancy period' means a period of at least one month in the taxable year during which a qualifying occupant has continuous occupancy of a dwelling unit. ``(C) Qualifying occupant.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualifying occupant' means an individual who is-- ``(I) the taxpayer, the spouse, parent, or child of such taxpayer, or a tenant, and ``(II) either-- ``(aa) a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, or ``(bb) authorized to work in the United States. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(3) Specified residential property.--The term `specified residential property' means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land which was conveyed with such home, structure, or building. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(d) Specified Foreign Person.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified foreign person' means any person other than a United States person. ``(e) Special Rules for Property Acquired or Transferred During a Taxable Year.-- ``(1) Application of occupancy rules.--For purposes of subsection (b)(1), specified under-utilized residential real property shall not be treated as occupied as a dwelling unit with respect to any taxpayer for any day during which the taxpayer did not own such property. ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``subchapter e--tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

American Property Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property.

American Property Act

Rep. Jacobs, Chris

R

NY

This bill imposes an excise tax on foreign persons who own any specified under-utilized residential real property for more than one-half of any taxable year. The amount of such tax is 1% of the estimated value of such property. The bill defines specified under-utilized residential real property as any specified residential property located in the United States that is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days during the taxable year. Specified residential property means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land that was conveyed with such home, structure, or building.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Property Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter E--Tax on Foreign-Owned Under-Utilized Residential Real Property ``Sec. Tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property. 4491. ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(B) Qualifying occupancy period.--The term `qualifying occupancy period' means a period of at least one month in the taxable year during which a qualifying occupant has continuous occupancy of a dwelling unit. ``(C) Qualifying occupant.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualifying occupant' means an individual who is-- ``(I) the taxpayer, the spouse, parent, or child of such taxpayer, or a tenant, and ``(II) either-- ``(aa) a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, or ``(bb) authorized to work in the United States. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(3) Specified residential property.--The term `specified residential property' means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land which was conveyed with such home, structure, or building. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(d) Specified Foreign Person.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified foreign person' means any person other than a United States person. ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Property Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter E--Tax on Foreign-Owned Under-Utilized Residential Real Property ``Sec. Tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property. 4491. ``(B) Qualifying occupancy period.--The term `qualifying occupancy period' means a period of at least one month in the taxable year during which a qualifying occupant has continuous occupancy of a dwelling unit. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(3) Specified residential property.--The term `specified residential property' means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land which was conveyed with such home, structure, or building. ``(d) Specified Foreign Person.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified foreign person' means any person other than a United States person. ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real 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 ``American Property Act''. SEC. 2. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter E--Tax on Foreign-Owned Under-Utilized Residential Real Property ``Sec. 4491. Tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property. ``SEC. 4491. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any specified foreign person which owns any specified under-utilized residential real property for more than one-half of any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to 1 percent of the estimated value of such property. ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(B) Qualifying occupancy period.--The term `qualifying occupancy period' means a period of at least one month in the taxable year during which a qualifying occupant has continuous occupancy of a dwelling unit. ``(C) Qualifying occupant.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualifying occupant' means an individual who is-- ``(I) the taxpayer, the spouse, parent, or child of such taxpayer, or a tenant, and ``(II) either-- ``(aa) a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, or ``(bb) authorized to work in the United States. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(3) Specified residential property.--The term `specified residential property' means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land which was conveyed with such home, structure, or building. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(d) Specified Foreign Person.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified foreign person' means any person other than a United States person. ``(e) Special Rules for Property Acquired or Transferred During a Taxable Year.-- ``(1) Application of occupancy rules.--For purposes of subsection (b)(1), specified under-utilized residential real property shall not be treated as occupied as a dwelling unit with respect to any taxpayer for any day during which the taxpayer did not own such property. ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``subchapter e--tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real 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 ``American Property Act''. SEC. 2. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter: ``Subchapter E--Tax on Foreign-Owned Under-Utilized Residential Real Property ``Sec. 4491. Tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property. ``SEC. 4491. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any specified foreign person which owns any specified under-utilized residential real property for more than one-half of any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to 1 percent of the estimated value of such property. ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(B) Qualifying occupancy period.--The term `qualifying occupancy period' means a period of at least one month in the taxable year during which a qualifying occupant has continuous occupancy of a dwelling unit. ``(C) Qualifying occupant.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualifying occupant' means an individual who is-- ``(I) the taxpayer, the spouse, parent, or child of such taxpayer, or a tenant, and ``(II) either-- ``(aa) a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, or ``(bb) authorized to work in the United States. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(3) Specified residential property.--The term `specified residential property' means a single-family home or structure consisting of four residential units or less, or a part of a building that is a semi-detached house, rowhouse unit, residential condominium unit or other similar premises that is, or is intended to be, a separate parcel or other division of real property, and includes any land which was conveyed with such home, structure, or building. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(d) Specified Foreign Person.--For purposes of this section, the term `specified foreign person' means any person other than a United States person. ``(e) Special Rules for Property Acquired or Transferred During a Taxable Year.-- ``(1) Application of occupancy rules.--For purposes of subsection (b)(1), specified under-utilized residential real property shall not be treated as occupied as a dwelling unit with respect to any taxpayer for any day during which the taxpayer did not own such property. ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``subchapter e--tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``subchapter e--tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. ( ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. ( ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``subchapter e--tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. ( ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``subchapter e--tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. ( ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``subchapter e--tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. TAX ON FOREIGN-OWNED UNDER-UTILIZED RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. ( ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on foreign- owned under-utilized residential real property. ``(b) Specified Under-Utilized Residential Real Property.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `specified under-utilized residential real property' means, with respect to any taxable year, any specified residential property located in the United States which is occupied as a dwelling unit for less than 180 days, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(2) Determination of occupancy.-- ``(A) In general.--Occupancy of specified residential property shall be determined by taking into consideration only such days as fall into a qualifying occupancy period. ``(ii) Special rule for taxpayer and spouse.--In the case of a taxpayer or spouse of such taxpayer, such individual may only be taken into account as a qualifying occupant if the dwelling unit is the primary residence of such individual during the qualifying occupancy period. ``(c) Estimated Value.--For purposes of this section, the term `estimated value' means, with respect to property for any taxable year, the greater of-- ``(1) the appraised value of such property for purposes of determining State or local property taxes (determined as of the close of such taxable year), or ``(2) the most recent sales price of such property (as so determined). ``(2) Estimated value.--In the case of any specified under- utilized residential real property sold or otherwise transferred by the taxpayer during the taxable year-- ``(A) the amount described in subsection (c)(1) shall be determined as of the last day on which the taxpayer owns such property, and ``(B) the amount described in subsection (c)(2) shall be the amount for which such property is so sold or otherwise transferred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of subchapters for chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``subchapter e--tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

S.4113

Armed Forces and National Security

Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act This bill provides for the inclusion of sexual harassment as an offense subject to the authority of special trial counsel under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and sets forth requirements related to independent investigations of sexual harassment under the UCMJ.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN OFFENSES SUBJECT TO AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL. (a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in section 539C of that Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. (a) Definitions.--Section 1561 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``or Space Force'' and inserting ``Space Force, or Coast Guard''; and (B) by inserting ``or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy)'' after ``Department of Defense''; and (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `independent investigator' means a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy) who-- ``(A) is outside the chain of command of the complainant and the subject of the investigation; and ``(B) is trained in the investigation of sexual harassment, as determined by-- ``(i) the Secretary concerned, in the case of a member of the armed forces; ``(ii) the Secretary of Defense, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Defense; or ``(iii) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Homeland Security. ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section. <all>

Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act

A bill to provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes.

Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K.

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HI

This bill provides for the inclusion of sexual harassment as an offense subject to the authority of special trial counsel under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and sets forth requirements related to independent investigations of sexual harassment under the UCMJ.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act''. 2. INCLUSION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN OFFENSES SUBJECT TO AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL. (a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in section 539C of that Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. (a) Definitions.--Section 1561 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``or Space Force'' and inserting ``Space Force, or Coast Guard''; and (B) by inserting ``or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy)'' after ``Department of Defense''; and (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `independent investigator' means a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy) who-- ``(A) is outside the chain of command of the complainant and the subject of the investigation; and ``(B) is trained in the investigation of sexual harassment, as determined by-- ``(i) the Secretary concerned, in the case of a member of the armed forces; ``(ii) the Secretary of Defense, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Defense; or ``(iii) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Homeland Security. ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in section 539C of that Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. (a) Definitions.--Section 1561 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``or Space Force'' and inserting ``Space Force, or Coast Guard''; and (B) by inserting ``or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy)'' after ``Department of Defense''; and (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `independent investigator' means a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy) who-- ``(A) is outside the chain of command of the complainant and the subject of the investigation; and ``(B) is trained in the investigation of sexual harassment, as determined by-- ``(i) the Secretary concerned, in the case of a member of the armed forces; ``(ii) the Secretary of Defense, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Defense; or ``(iii) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Homeland Security. ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN OFFENSES SUBJECT TO AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL. (a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in section 539C of that Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. (a) Definitions.--Section 1561 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``or Space Force'' and inserting ``Space Force, or Coast Guard''; and (B) by inserting ``or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy)'' after ``Department of Defense''; and (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `independent investigator' means a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy) who-- ``(A) is outside the chain of command of the complainant and the subject of the investigation; and ``(B) is trained in the investigation of sexual harassment, as determined by-- ``(i) the Secretary concerned, in the case of a member of the armed forces; ``(ii) the Secretary of Defense, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Defense; or ``(iii) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Homeland Security. ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section. <all>

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sexual Harassment Independent Investigations and Prosecution Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN OFFENSES SUBJECT TO AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL. (a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in section 539C of that Act. SEC. 3. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. (a) Definitions.--Section 1561 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``or Space Force'' and inserting ``Space Force, or Coast Guard''; and (B) by inserting ``or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy)'' after ``Department of Defense''; and (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `independent investigator' means a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of a matter involving the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy) who-- ``(A) is outside the chain of command of the complainant and the subject of the investigation; and ``(B) is trained in the investigation of sexual harassment, as determined by-- ``(i) the Secretary concerned, in the case of a member of the armed forces; ``(ii) the Secretary of Defense, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Defense; or ``(iii) the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of a civilian employee of the Department of Homeland Security. ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section. <all>

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

To provide for the independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. a) Definition of Covered Offense.--Section 801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), is amended-- (1) by striking ``or''; and (2) by striking ``of this title'' and inserting ``, or the standalone offense of sexual harassment punishable under section 934 (article 134) of this title''. ( ``(2) The term `sexual harassment' means conduct that constitutes the offense of sexual harassment as punishable under section 934 of this title (article 134) pursuant to the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of such section (article).''. ( b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as provided in subsection (c) of that section.

H.R.877

Health

Sanctity of Human Life Act This bill defines the beginning of human life for purposes of legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood. Specifically, it declares that

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

Sanctity of Human Life Act

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization.

Sanctity of Human Life Act

Rep. Hice, Jody B.

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This bill defines the beginning of human life for purposes of legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood. Specifically, it declares that

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sanctity of Human Life Act''. SEC. 2. DECLARATION. In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, including Congress' power under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Congress' power under section 5 of the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States-- (1) the Congress declares that-- (A) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being, and is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; and (B) the life of each human being begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function or disability, defect, stage of biological development, or condition of dependency, at which time every human being shall have all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, each State, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories have the authority to protect the lives of all human beings residing in its respective jurisdictions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. (2) Cloning.--The term ``cloning'' means the process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a somatic cell to make a human embryo. (3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent. <all>

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

To provide that human life shall be deemed to begin with fertilization. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act: (1) Fertilization.--The term ``fertilization'' means the process of a human spermatozoan penetrating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to create a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, which is a new unique human being. ( 3) Human; human being.--The terms ``human'' and ``human being'' include each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of development, created by the process of fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent.

S.1346

Health

Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese To Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act or the DAIRY PRIDE Act This bill prohibits the sale of any food that uses the market name of a dairy product (such as milk, yogurt, or cream cheese) unless the food (1) is the milk of a hooved animal, (2) is derived from such milk, or (3) contains such milk as a primary ingredient.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese To Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act'' or the ``DAIRY PRIDE Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Dairy products are an important part of a healthy diet for both children and adults, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 (referred to in this section as the ``Dietary Guidelines'') published by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services. The Dietary Guidelines state that most Americans are not meeting recommended intake for the dairy food group. (2) Consumption of dairy foods provides numerous health benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. (3) The Dietary Guidelines state that dairy foods are sources of critical nutrients for human health, including vitamin D, calcium, and potassium, all of which are under consumed by people of the United States. Even though average consumption falls short of amounts recommended by the Food Patterns of the Department of Agriculture, on average across the calorie levels dairy foods still contribute about 68 percent of calcium, 76 percent of vitamin D, and 31 percent of magnesium. (4) Beginning at age 9 and persisting throughout every subsequent life-stage, individuals in the United States on average fail to meet the recommended amount of dairy intake for their age group, according to the Dietary Guidelines. The Dietary Guidelines note the gap between recommended and current intake of dairy widens throughout life stages and find the age- related decreasing intake of dairy for youth ages 2 through 18 to be ``notable and concerning''. Overall, approximately 90 percent of the entire population of the United States does not meet the daily dairy intake recommendation. (5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. The Dietary Guidelines note that calcium and vitamin D are important at any age, that adolescents have an increased need for these nutrients to support accrual of bone mass, and that adults should give particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of foods with these nutrients to promote optimal bone health and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. Yet, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women older than age 19 do not consume enough calcium, and more than 90 percent do not consume enough vitamin D. According to the Dietary Guidelines, dietary patterns that do not meet recommended consumption amounts for food groups and subgroups which include sources of calcium and vitamin D, such as dairy foods, contribute to low intake of these nutrients. (6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. To obtain the amount of calcium contained in one cup of nonfat fluid milk from a plant-based milk alternative, the portion size and calorie intake must be greater. (7) Similarly, imitation dairy products, such as plant- based products derived from rice, nuts, hemp, coconut, algae, and other foods that imitate milk, yogurt, and cheese, often do not provide the same nutrition content as real cheese and yogurt derived from dairy cows. (8) Plant-based products labeled as milk are misleading to consumers. (9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). This definition further applies to milk used to create other dairy products, including yogurt and cheese, as specified in sections 131 and 133 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations. (10) Given the proliferation of plant-based products in the marketplace that are mislabeled as milk despite the standard of identity defined for this substance, enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration against these practices should be improved to avoid misleading consumers. SEC. 3. PURPOSE. No food may be introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce using a market name for a dairy product if the food does not meet the criterion set forth for dairy products under paragraph (z)(2) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) (as added by section 4(a)). SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF DEFINITION. (a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). ``(2) For purposes of this paragraph, a food is a dairy product only if the food is, contains as a primary ingredient, or is derived from, the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more hooved mammals. ``(3) A market name for a dairy product described in this subparagraph means the dairy product terms described in parts 131 and 133 of subchapter B of chapter I of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and sections 135.110, 135.115, and 135.140 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), or any other term for which the Secretary has promulgated a standard of identity with respect to a food that is formulated with a dairy product (as described in subparagraph (2)) as the primary ingredient.''. (b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue draft guidance on how enforcement of the amendment made by subsection (a) will be carried out; and (2) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue final guidance on such enforcement. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food. <all>

DAIRY PRIDE Act

A bill to require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives.

DAIRY PRIDE Act Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese To Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy

D

WI

This bill prohibits the sale of any food that uses the market name of a dairy product (such as milk, yogurt, or cream cheese) unless the food (1) is the milk of a hooved animal, (2) is derived from such milk, or (3) contains such milk as a primary ingredient.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. 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 Dietary Guidelines state that most Americans are not meeting recommended intake for the dairy food group. (2) Consumption of dairy foods provides numerous health benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Even though average consumption falls short of amounts recommended by the Food Patterns of the Department of Agriculture, on average across the calorie levels dairy foods still contribute about 68 percent of calcium, 76 percent of vitamin D, and 31 percent of magnesium. The Dietary Guidelines note that calcium and vitamin D are important at any age, that adolescents have an increased need for these nutrients to support accrual of bone mass, and that adults should give particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of foods with these nutrients to promote optimal bone health and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. Yet, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women older than age 19 do not consume enough calcium, and more than 90 percent do not consume enough vitamin D. According to the Dietary Guidelines, dietary patterns that do not meet recommended consumption amounts for food groups and subgroups which include sources of calcium and vitamin D, such as dairy foods, contribute to low intake of these nutrients. (7) Similarly, imitation dairy products, such as plant- based products derived from rice, nuts, hemp, coconut, algae, and other foods that imitate milk, yogurt, and cheese, often do not provide the same nutrition content as real cheese and yogurt derived from dairy cows. (8) Plant-based products labeled as milk are misleading to consumers. (9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). 3. PURPOSE. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF DEFINITION. (a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). (b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue draft guidance on how enforcement of the amendment made by subsection (a) will be carried out; and (2) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue final guidance on such enforcement. 333) with respect to such paragraph.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. 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 Dietary Guidelines state that most Americans are not meeting recommended intake for the dairy food group. Yet, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women older than age 19 do not consume enough calcium, and more than 90 percent do not consume enough vitamin D. According to the Dietary Guidelines, dietary patterns that do not meet recommended consumption amounts for food groups and subgroups which include sources of calcium and vitamin D, such as dairy foods, contribute to low intake of these nutrients. (7) Similarly, imitation dairy products, such as plant- based products derived from rice, nuts, hemp, coconut, algae, and other foods that imitate milk, yogurt, and cheese, often do not provide the same nutrition content as real cheese and yogurt derived from dairy cows. (8) Plant-based products labeled as milk are misleading to consumers. (9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). 3. PURPOSE. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF DEFINITION. (a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). (b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue draft guidance on how enforcement of the amendment made by subsection (a) will be carried out; and (2) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue final guidance on such enforcement. 333) with respect to such paragraph.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. 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 Dietary Guidelines state that most Americans are not meeting recommended intake for the dairy food group. (2) Consumption of dairy foods provides numerous health benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Even though average consumption falls short of amounts recommended by the Food Patterns of the Department of Agriculture, on average across the calorie levels dairy foods still contribute about 68 percent of calcium, 76 percent of vitamin D, and 31 percent of magnesium. The Dietary Guidelines note the gap between recommended and current intake of dairy widens throughout life stages and find the age- related decreasing intake of dairy for youth ages 2 through 18 to be ``notable and concerning''. Overall, approximately 90 percent of the entire population of the United States does not meet the daily dairy intake recommendation. The Dietary Guidelines note that calcium and vitamin D are important at any age, that adolescents have an increased need for these nutrients to support accrual of bone mass, and that adults should give particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of foods with these nutrients to promote optimal bone health and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. Yet, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women older than age 19 do not consume enough calcium, and more than 90 percent do not consume enough vitamin D. According to the Dietary Guidelines, dietary patterns that do not meet recommended consumption amounts for food groups and subgroups which include sources of calcium and vitamin D, such as dairy foods, contribute to low intake of these nutrients. To obtain the amount of calcium contained in one cup of nonfat fluid milk from a plant-based milk alternative, the portion size and calorie intake must be greater. (7) Similarly, imitation dairy products, such as plant- based products derived from rice, nuts, hemp, coconut, algae, and other foods that imitate milk, yogurt, and cheese, often do not provide the same nutrition content as real cheese and yogurt derived from dairy cows. (8) Plant-based products labeled as milk are misleading to consumers. (9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). (10) Given the proliferation of plant-based products in the marketplace that are mislabeled as milk despite the standard of identity defined for this substance, enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration against these practices should be improved to avoid misleading consumers. 3. PURPOSE. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF DEFINITION. (a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). ``(3) A market name for a dairy product described in this subparagraph means the dairy product terms described in parts 131 and 133 of subchapter B of chapter I of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and sections 135.110, 135.115, and 135.140 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), or any other term for which the Secretary has promulgated a standard of identity with respect to a food that is formulated with a dairy product (as described in subparagraph (2)) as the primary ingredient.''. (b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue draft guidance on how enforcement of the amendment made by subsection (a) will be carried out; and (2) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue final guidance on such enforcement. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese To Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act'' or the ``DAIRY PRIDE Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Dairy products are an important part of a healthy diet for both children and adults, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 (referred to in this section as the ``Dietary Guidelines'') published by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services. The Dietary Guidelines state that most Americans are not meeting recommended intake for the dairy food group. (2) Consumption of dairy foods provides numerous health benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Even though average consumption falls short of amounts recommended by the Food Patterns of the Department of Agriculture, on average across the calorie levels dairy foods still contribute about 68 percent of calcium, 76 percent of vitamin D, and 31 percent of magnesium. The Dietary Guidelines note the gap between recommended and current intake of dairy widens throughout life stages and find the age- related decreasing intake of dairy for youth ages 2 through 18 to be ``notable and concerning''. Overall, approximately 90 percent of the entire population of the United States does not meet the daily dairy intake recommendation. (5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. The Dietary Guidelines note that calcium and vitamin D are important at any age, that adolescents have an increased need for these nutrients to support accrual of bone mass, and that adults should give particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of foods with these nutrients to promote optimal bone health and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. Yet, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women older than age 19 do not consume enough calcium, and more than 90 percent do not consume enough vitamin D. According to the Dietary Guidelines, dietary patterns that do not meet recommended consumption amounts for food groups and subgroups which include sources of calcium and vitamin D, such as dairy foods, contribute to low intake of these nutrients. (6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. To obtain the amount of calcium contained in one cup of nonfat fluid milk from a plant-based milk alternative, the portion size and calorie intake must be greater. (7) Similarly, imitation dairy products, such as plant- based products derived from rice, nuts, hemp, coconut, algae, and other foods that imitate milk, yogurt, and cheese, often do not provide the same nutrition content as real cheese and yogurt derived from dairy cows. (8) Plant-based products labeled as milk are misleading to consumers. (9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). This definition further applies to milk used to create other dairy products, including yogurt and cheese, as specified in sections 131 and 133 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations. (10) Given the proliferation of plant-based products in the marketplace that are mislabeled as milk despite the standard of identity defined for this substance, enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration against these practices should be improved to avoid misleading consumers. 3. PURPOSE. 343) (as added by section 4(a)). SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF DEFINITION. (a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). ``(3) A market name for a dairy product described in this subparagraph means the dairy product terms described in parts 131 and 133 of subchapter B of chapter I of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and sections 135.110, 135.115, and 135.140 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), or any other term for which the Secretary has promulgated a standard of identity with respect to a food that is formulated with a dairy product (as described in subparagraph (2)) as the primary ingredient.''. (b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue draft guidance on how enforcement of the amendment made by subsection (a) will be carried out; and (2) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue final guidance on such enforcement. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. 3) The Dietary Guidelines state that dairy foods are sources of critical nutrients for human health, including vitamin D, calcium, and potassium, all of which are under consumed by people of the United States. (4) Beginning at age 9 and persisting throughout every subsequent life-stage, individuals in the United States on average fail to meet the recommended amount of dairy intake for their age group, according to the Dietary Guidelines. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. Yet, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women older than age 19 do not consume enough calcium, and more than 90 percent do not consume enough vitamin D. According to the Dietary Guidelines, dietary patterns that do not meet recommended consumption amounts for food groups and subgroups which include sources of calcium and vitamin D, such as dairy foods, contribute to low intake of these nutrients. ( 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. (9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). ``(2) For purposes of this paragraph, a food is a dairy product only if the food is, contains as a primary ingredient, or is derived from, the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more hooved mammals. ``(3) A market name for a dairy product described in this subparagraph means the dairy product terms described in parts 131 and 133 of subchapter B of chapter I of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and sections 135.110, 135.115, and 135.140 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), or any other term for which the Secretary has promulgated a standard of identity with respect to a food that is formulated with a dairy product (as described in subparagraph (2)) as the primary ingredient.''. ( (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. The Dietary Guidelines note that calcium and vitamin D are important at any age, that adolescents have an increased need for these nutrients to support accrual of bone mass, and that adults should give particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of foods with these nutrients to promote optimal bone health and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. (10) Given the proliferation of plant-based products in the marketplace that are mislabeled as milk despite the standard of identity defined for this substance, enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration against these practices should be improved to avoid misleading consumers. a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. The Dietary Guidelines note that calcium and vitamin D are important at any age, that adolescents have an increased need for these nutrients to support accrual of bone mass, and that adults should give particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of foods with these nutrients to promote optimal bone health and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. (10) Given the proliferation of plant-based products in the marketplace that are mislabeled as milk despite the standard of identity defined for this substance, enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration against these practices should be improved to avoid misleading consumers. a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. 3) The Dietary Guidelines state that dairy foods are sources of critical nutrients for human health, including vitamin D, calcium, and potassium, all of which are under consumed by people of the United States. (4) Beginning at age 9 and persisting throughout every subsequent life-stage, individuals in the United States on average fail to meet the recommended amount of dairy intake for their age group, according to the Dietary Guidelines. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. Yet, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women older than age 19 do not consume enough calcium, and more than 90 percent do not consume enough vitamin D. According to the Dietary Guidelines, dietary patterns that do not meet recommended consumption amounts for food groups and subgroups which include sources of calcium and vitamin D, such as dairy foods, contribute to low intake of these nutrients. ( 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. (9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). ``(2) For purposes of this paragraph, a food is a dairy product only if the food is, contains as a primary ingredient, or is derived from, the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more hooved mammals. ``(3) A market name for a dairy product described in this subparagraph means the dairy product terms described in parts 131 and 133 of subchapter B of chapter I of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and sections 135.110, 135.115, and 135.140 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), or any other term for which the Secretary has promulgated a standard of identity with respect to a food that is formulated with a dairy product (as described in subparagraph (2)) as the primary ingredient.''. ( (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. The Dietary Guidelines note that calcium and vitamin D are important at any age, that adolescents have an increased need for these nutrients to support accrual of bone mass, and that adults should give particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of foods with these nutrients to promote optimal bone health and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. (10) Given the proliferation of plant-based products in the marketplace that are mislabeled as milk despite the standard of identity defined for this substance, enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration against these practices should be improved to avoid misleading consumers. a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. 3) The Dietary Guidelines state that dairy foods are sources of critical nutrients for human health, including vitamin D, calcium, and potassium, all of which are under consumed by people of the United States. (4) Beginning at age 9 and persisting throughout every subsequent life-stage, individuals in the United States on average fail to meet the recommended amount of dairy intake for their age group, according to the Dietary Guidelines. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. Yet, close to 30 percent of men and 60 percent of women older than age 19 do not consume enough calcium, and more than 90 percent do not consume enough vitamin D. According to the Dietary Guidelines, dietary patterns that do not meet recommended consumption amounts for food groups and subgroups which include sources of calcium and vitamin D, such as dairy foods, contribute to low intake of these nutrients. ( 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. (9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). ``(2) For purposes of this paragraph, a food is a dairy product only if the food is, contains as a primary ingredient, or is derived from, the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more hooved mammals. ``(3) A market name for a dairy product described in this subparagraph means the dairy product terms described in parts 131 and 133 of subchapter B of chapter I of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and sections 135.110, 135.115, and 135.140 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), or any other term for which the Secretary has promulgated a standard of identity with respect to a food that is formulated with a dairy product (as described in subparagraph (2)) as the primary ingredient.''. ( (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. The Dietary Guidelines note that calcium and vitamin D are important at any age, that adolescents have an increased need for these nutrients to support accrual of bone mass, and that adults should give particular attention to consuming adequate amounts of foods with these nutrients to promote optimal bone health and prevent the onset of osteoporosis. 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. (10) Given the proliferation of plant-based products in the marketplace that are mislabeled as milk despite the standard of identity defined for this substance, enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration against these practices should be improved to avoid misleading consumers. a) In General.--Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z)(1) If it uses a market name for a dairy product described in subparagraph (3) and the food does not meet the criterion for being a dairy product, as described in subparagraph (2). (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. ( 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. ( 9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). ``(3) A market name for a dairy product described in this subparagraph means the dairy product terms described in parts 131 and 133 of subchapter B of chapter I of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and sections 135.110, 135.115, and 135.140 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), or any other term for which the Secretary has promulgated a standard of identity with respect to a food that is formulated with a dairy product (as described in subparagraph (2)) as the primary ingredient.''. ( ( c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph. If food that is misbranded under section 403(z) is offered for sale in interstate commerce at the time of such report, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall include in such report an updated plan for enforcement with respect to such food.

To require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. 5) The Dietary Guidelines state that the nutrient composition of dairy foods highlights the importance of adequate consumption, finding this to be especially relevant for the intake of calcium and vitamin D throughout an individual's life. ( 6) The Dietary Guidelines state that many products sold as ``milks'' but made from plants (e.g., almond, rice, coconut, oat, and hemp ``milks'') do not have an overall nutritional content similar to real milk and that most have significantly less protein than real milk and are not always fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The amount of calcium per calorie is lower for most plant-based alternative milk products. ( 9) The Food and Drug Administration has regulations that define milk and cream as the ``lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows'' (section 131.110 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations). ``(3) A market name for a dairy product described in this subparagraph means the dairy product terms described in parts 131 and 133 of subchapter B of chapter I of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and sections 135.110, 135.115, and 135.140 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), or any other term for which the Secretary has promulgated a standard of identity with respect to a food that is formulated with a dairy product (as described in subparagraph (2)) as the primary ingredient.''. ( ( c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall report to Congress on enforcement actions taken under paragraph (z) of section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 343), as amended by this Act, including warnings issued pursuant to such paragraph and penalties assessed under section 303 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 333) with respect to such paragraph.

H.R.5978

Government Operations and Politics

Exemptions for Critical Workers Act This bill exempts critical infrastructure workers from any federal mandate requiring federal employees or contractors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Critical infrastructure workers are identified in guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination 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 ``Exemptions for Critical Workers Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION TO COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS. (a) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, including Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees), any Federal employee that is a critical infrastructure worker is exempt from any Federal mandate requiring such Federal employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. (2) Prohibition on adverse action.--No adverse action (including a suspension, furlough, removal, or reduction in pay or grade) may be taken against any Federal employee on the basis of such Federal employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. (b) Federal Contractors.--Any contract entered into by the Federal Government that requires any employee or individual described under that contract, or any subcontract (at any tier), to receive a COVID-19 vaccination shall include-- (1) an exemption from such requirement for any such employee or individual who is a critical infrastructure worker; (2) a requirement that such exemption be incorporated into each lower-tier subcontract, if any; and (3) a requirement that the contractor may not retaliate against any employee on the basis of such employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination under such exemption. (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance. <all>

Exemptions for Critical Workers Act

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes.

Exemptions for Critical Workers Act

Rep. Newhouse, Dan

R

WA

This bill exempts critical infrastructure workers from any federal mandate requiring federal employees or contractors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Critical infrastructure workers are identified in guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination 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 ``Exemptions for Critical Workers Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION TO COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS. (a) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, including Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees), any Federal employee that is a critical infrastructure worker is exempt from any Federal mandate requiring such Federal employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. (2) Prohibition on adverse action.--No adverse action (including a suspension, furlough, removal, or reduction in pay or grade) may be taken against any Federal employee on the basis of such Federal employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. (b) Federal Contractors.--Any contract entered into by the Federal Government that requires any employee or individual described under that contract, or any subcontract (at any tier), to receive a COVID-19 vaccination shall include-- (1) an exemption from such requirement for any such employee or individual who is a critical infrastructure worker; (2) a requirement that such exemption be incorporated into each lower-tier subcontract, if any; and (3) a requirement that the contractor may not retaliate against any employee on the basis of such employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination under such exemption. (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance. <all>

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination 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 ``Exemptions for Critical Workers Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, including Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. (2) Prohibition on adverse action.--No adverse action (including a suspension, furlough, removal, or reduction in pay or grade) may be taken against any Federal employee on the basis of such Federal employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. (b) Federal Contractors.--Any contract entered into by the Federal Government that requires any employee or individual described under that contract, or any subcontract (at any tier), to receive a COVID-19 vaccination shall include-- (1) an exemption from such requirement for any such employee or individual who is a critical infrastructure worker; (2) a requirement that such exemption be incorporated into each lower-tier subcontract, if any; and (3) a requirement that the contractor may not retaliate against any employee on the basis of such employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination under such exemption. (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination 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 ``Exemptions for Critical Workers Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION TO COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS. (a) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, including Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees), any Federal employee that is a critical infrastructure worker is exempt from any Federal mandate requiring such Federal employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. (2) Prohibition on adverse action.--No adverse action (including a suspension, furlough, removal, or reduction in pay or grade) may be taken against any Federal employee on the basis of such Federal employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. (b) Federal Contractors.--Any contract entered into by the Federal Government that requires any employee or individual described under that contract, or any subcontract (at any tier), to receive a COVID-19 vaccination shall include-- (1) an exemption from such requirement for any such employee or individual who is a critical infrastructure worker; (2) a requirement that such exemption be incorporated into each lower-tier subcontract, if any; and (3) a requirement that the contractor may not retaliate against any employee on the basis of such employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination under such exemption. (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance. <all>

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination 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 ``Exemptions for Critical Workers Act''. SEC. 2. EXEMPTION TO COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS. (a) Federal Employees.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation, including Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees), any Federal employee that is a critical infrastructure worker is exempt from any Federal mandate requiring such Federal employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. (2) Prohibition on adverse action.--No adverse action (including a suspension, furlough, removal, or reduction in pay or grade) may be taken against any Federal employee on the basis of such Federal employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. (b) Federal Contractors.--Any contract entered into by the Federal Government that requires any employee or individual described under that contract, or any subcontract (at any tier), to receive a COVID-19 vaccination shall include-- (1) an exemption from such requirement for any such employee or individual who is a critical infrastructure worker; (2) a requirement that such exemption be incorporated into each lower-tier subcontract, if any; and (3) a requirement that the contractor may not retaliate against any employee on the basis of such employee not receiving a COVID-19 vaccination under such exemption. (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance. <all>

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. ( (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. ( (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. ( (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. ( (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. ( (c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

To exempt Federal employees and contractors that are critical infrastructure workers from Federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates, and for other purposes. 3) Federal employee defined.--In this subsection, the term ``Federal employee'' has the meaning given the term ``employee'' in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes an individual who is-- (A) an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; and (B) an employee appointed under chapter 73 or 74 of title 38, United States Code, notwithstanding section 7425(b) of such title. c) Critical Infrastructure Worker Defined.--In this Act, the term ``critical infrastructure worker'' means an essential critical infrastructure worker identified in the guidance from the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency entitled ``Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response'', dated August 5, 2021, or any successor guidance.

H.R.4745

Education

Grace Hopper Code for Us Act This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education must award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to develop and implement courses of instruction related to critical legacy computer languages (e.g., COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I). In addition, the Government Accountability Office must report on the critical legacy computer languages that (1) are used by the federal government, and (2) are not commonly taught in a course at an IHE.

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Grace Hopper Code for Us Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Authorizing committees.--The term ``authorizing committees'' has the meaning given such term in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003). (2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 311 of title 5, United States Code. SEC. 3. REPORT CONCERNING CRITICAL LEGACY COMPUTER LANGUAGES USED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the authorizing committees a report identifying not fewer than 3 computer languages, in addition to COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I, and to be known as ``critical legacy computer languages'', that are-- (1) used by, and necessary to support the needs and national security of, the Federal Government; and (2) computer languages not commonly taught in a course at an institution of higher education. (b) Publication.--The Comptroller General shall make the report publicly available, including by publishing the report on the internet website of the Government Accountability Office. SEC. 4. GRACE HOPPER SUSTAINMENT AND MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--There is established a program to award grants to institutions of higher education, to be known as the ``Grace Hopper Sustainment and Modernization Grant Program (in this section referred to as the `Program')'', to support the development and implementation of courses of instruction regarding maintaining, developing, and modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages identified in the report required under section 3. (b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (2) 2-year institution of higher education.--For each fiscal year, at least 2 of the grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to 2-year institutions of higher education that-- (A) award an associate's degree; or (B) offer university-based continuing education programs for information technology professionals. (c) Priorities.--When awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary will give priority to applications that-- (1) demonstrate a plan to continue their efforts to carry out the activities described in subsection (a) after the end of the grant period; (2) demonstrate plans to recruit and include the participation of women and other under-represented minority groups; (3) demonstrate plans to engage with local students in grades 6 through 12 regarding career opportunities relating to critical legacy languages; (4) offer scholarship or other support, which may include books and supplies (including hardware, software, and connectivity), to students enrolled in projects supported by the Program; (5) incorporate perspectives into the challenges of modernizing legacy information technology systems from disciplines such as history, public policy, public administration, political science, business administration, management, economics, sociology, or other humanistic or social science disciplines; (6) address the extent to which the grant recipient intends to utilize and support open source technology and best practices in connection with the Program; and (7) demonstrate the ability to make agreements to place students in the projects funded by the grant in paid internships or similar arrangements with Federal, State, local, or private sector organizations where they can ensure that each such student works with computer programmers in maintaining, developing, or modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages, with a preference for such placements lasting longer than 60 days. (d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. (e) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an institution of higher education shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Secretary may require. (f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (g) Period of a Grant.--The period of a grant under this section may not exceed 3 years. (h) Reports.-- (1) Annual reports by institutions of higher education.-- Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under the Program shall annually submit to the Secretary a report on the activities pursued under the Program, including to the extent practical, the employment outcomes of students who complete the program (including earnings, job placement type, and employment rate). (2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program. The Secretary shall make each such report publicly available, including by publishing each such report on the internet website of the Department of Education. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 to carry out this section. <all>

Grace Hopper Code for Us Act

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes.

Grace Hopper Code for Us Act

Rep. Cartwright, Matt

D

PA

This bill establishes a program through which the Department of Education must award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to develop and implement courses of instruction related to critical legacy computer languages (e.g., COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I). In addition, the Government Accountability Office must report on the critical legacy computer languages that (1) are used by the federal government, and (2) are not commonly taught in a course at an IHE.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. DEFINITIONS. 1003). (2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 311 of title 5, United States Code. REPORT CONCERNING CRITICAL LEGACY COMPUTER LANGUAGES USED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. SEC. GRACE HOPPER SUSTAINMENT AND MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (c) Priorities.--When awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary will give priority to applications that-- (1) demonstrate a plan to continue their efforts to carry out the activities described in subsection (a) after the end of the grant period; (2) demonstrate plans to recruit and include the participation of women and other under-represented minority groups; (3) demonstrate plans to engage with local students in grades 6 through 12 regarding career opportunities relating to critical legacy languages; (4) offer scholarship or other support, which may include books and supplies (including hardware, software, and connectivity), to students enrolled in projects supported by the Program; (5) incorporate perspectives into the challenges of modernizing legacy information technology systems from disciplines such as history, public policy, public administration, political science, business administration, management, economics, sociology, or other humanistic or social science disciplines; (6) address the extent to which the grant recipient intends to utilize and support open source technology and best practices in connection with the Program; and (7) demonstrate the ability to make agreements to place students in the projects funded by the grant in paid internships or similar arrangements with Federal, State, local, or private sector organizations where they can ensure that each such student works with computer programmers in maintaining, developing, or modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages, with a preference for such placements lasting longer than 60 days. (f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program. The Secretary shall make each such report publicly available, including by publishing each such report on the internet website of the Department of Education. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 to carry out this section.

2. (2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 311 of title 5, United States Code. REPORT CONCERNING CRITICAL LEGACY COMPUTER LANGUAGES USED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. SEC. GRACE HOPPER SUSTAINMENT AND MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program. The Secretary shall make each such report publicly available, including by publishing each such report on the internet website of the Department of Education.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. DEFINITIONS. 1003). (2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 311 of title 5, United States Code. REPORT CONCERNING CRITICAL LEGACY COMPUTER LANGUAGES USED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the authorizing committees a report identifying not fewer than 3 computer languages, in addition to COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I, and to be known as ``critical legacy computer languages'', that are-- (1) used by, and necessary to support the needs and national security of, the Federal Government; and (2) computer languages not commonly taught in a course at an institution of higher education. SEC. GRACE HOPPER SUSTAINMENT AND MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (2) 2-year institution of higher education.--For each fiscal year, at least 2 of the grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to 2-year institutions of higher education that-- (A) award an associate's degree; or (B) offer university-based continuing education programs for information technology professionals. (c) Priorities.--When awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary will give priority to applications that-- (1) demonstrate a plan to continue their efforts to carry out the activities described in subsection (a) after the end of the grant period; (2) demonstrate plans to recruit and include the participation of women and other under-represented minority groups; (3) demonstrate plans to engage with local students in grades 6 through 12 regarding career opportunities relating to critical legacy languages; (4) offer scholarship or other support, which may include books and supplies (including hardware, software, and connectivity), to students enrolled in projects supported by the Program; (5) incorporate perspectives into the challenges of modernizing legacy information technology systems from disciplines such as history, public policy, public administration, political science, business administration, management, economics, sociology, or other humanistic or social science disciplines; (6) address the extent to which the grant recipient intends to utilize and support open source technology and best practices in connection with the Program; and (7) demonstrate the ability to make agreements to place students in the projects funded by the grant in paid internships or similar arrangements with Federal, State, local, or private sector organizations where they can ensure that each such student works with computer programmers in maintaining, developing, or modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages, with a preference for such placements lasting longer than 60 days. (d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. (e) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an institution of higher education shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Secretary may require. (f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (h) Reports.-- (1) Annual reports by institutions of higher education.-- Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under the Program shall annually submit to the Secretary a report on the activities pursued under the Program, including to the extent practical, the employment outcomes of students who complete the program (including earnings, job placement type, and employment rate). (2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program. The Secretary shall make each such report publicly available, including by publishing each such report on the internet website of the Department of Education. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 to carry out this section.

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Grace Hopper Code for Us Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Authorizing committees.--The term ``authorizing committees'' has the meaning given such term in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1003). (2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Education. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 311 of title 5, United States Code. SEC. 3. REPORT CONCERNING CRITICAL LEGACY COMPUTER LANGUAGES USED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the authorizing committees a report identifying not fewer than 3 computer languages, in addition to COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I, and to be known as ``critical legacy computer languages'', that are-- (1) used by, and necessary to support the needs and national security of, the Federal Government; and (2) computer languages not commonly taught in a course at an institution of higher education. (b) Publication.--The Comptroller General shall make the report publicly available, including by publishing the report on the internet website of the Government Accountability Office. SEC. 4. GRACE HOPPER SUSTAINMENT AND MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--There is established a program to award grants to institutions of higher education, to be known as the ``Grace Hopper Sustainment and Modernization Grant Program (in this section referred to as the `Program')'', to support the development and implementation of courses of instruction regarding maintaining, developing, and modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages identified in the report required under section 3. (b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (2) 2-year institution of higher education.--For each fiscal year, at least 2 of the grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to 2-year institutions of higher education that-- (A) award an associate's degree; or (B) offer university-based continuing education programs for information technology professionals. (c) Priorities.--When awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary will give priority to applications that-- (1) demonstrate a plan to continue their efforts to carry out the activities described in subsection (a) after the end of the grant period; (2) demonstrate plans to recruit and include the participation of women and other under-represented minority groups; (3) demonstrate plans to engage with local students in grades 6 through 12 regarding career opportunities relating to critical legacy languages; (4) offer scholarship or other support, which may include books and supplies (including hardware, software, and connectivity), to students enrolled in projects supported by the Program; (5) incorporate perspectives into the challenges of modernizing legacy information technology systems from disciplines such as history, public policy, public administration, political science, business administration, management, economics, sociology, or other humanistic or social science disciplines; (6) address the extent to which the grant recipient intends to utilize and support open source technology and best practices in connection with the Program; and (7) demonstrate the ability to make agreements to place students in the projects funded by the grant in paid internships or similar arrangements with Federal, State, local, or private sector organizations where they can ensure that each such student works with computer programmers in maintaining, developing, or modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages, with a preference for such placements lasting longer than 60 days. (d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. (e) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the Program, an institution of higher education shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, and containing such information, as the Secretary may require. (f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (g) Period of a Grant.--The period of a grant under this section may not exceed 3 years. (h) Reports.-- (1) Annual reports by institutions of higher education.-- Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under the Program shall annually submit to the Secretary a report on the activities pursued under the Program, including to the extent practical, the employment outcomes of students who complete the program (including earnings, job placement type, and employment rate). (2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program. The Secretary shall make each such report publicly available, including by publishing each such report on the internet website of the Department of Education. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 to carry out this section. <all>

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the authorizing committees a report identifying not fewer than 3 computer languages, in addition to COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I, and to be known as ``critical legacy computer languages'', that are-- (1) used by, and necessary to support the needs and national security of, the Federal Government; and (2) computer languages not commonly taught in a course at an institution of higher education. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (2) 2-year institution of higher education.--For each fiscal year, at least 2 of the grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to 2-year institutions of higher education that-- (A) award an associate's degree; or (B) offer university-based continuing education programs for information technology professionals. (d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( b) Publication.--The Comptroller General shall make the report publicly available, including by publishing the report on the internet website of the Government Accountability Office. (a) Establishment.--There is established a program to award grants to institutions of higher education, to be known as the ``Grace Hopper Sustainment and Modernization Grant Program (in this section referred to as the `Program')'', to support the development and implementation of courses of instruction regarding maintaining, developing, and modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages identified in the report required under section 3. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). ( d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. ( (h) Reports.-- (1) Annual reports by institutions of higher education.-- Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under the Program shall annually submit to the Secretary a report on the activities pursued under the Program, including to the extent practical, the employment outcomes of students who complete the program (including earnings, job placement type, and employment rate). ( 2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program.

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( b) Publication.--The Comptroller General shall make the report publicly available, including by publishing the report on the internet website of the Government Accountability Office. (a) Establishment.--There is established a program to award grants to institutions of higher education, to be known as the ``Grace Hopper Sustainment and Modernization Grant Program (in this section referred to as the `Program')'', to support the development and implementation of courses of instruction regarding maintaining, developing, and modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages identified in the report required under section 3. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). ( d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. ( (h) Reports.-- (1) Annual reports by institutions of higher education.-- Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under the Program shall annually submit to the Secretary a report on the activities pursued under the Program, including to the extent practical, the employment outcomes of students who complete the program (including earnings, job placement type, and employment rate). ( 2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program.

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the authorizing committees a report identifying not fewer than 3 computer languages, in addition to COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I, and to be known as ``critical legacy computer languages'', that are-- (1) used by, and necessary to support the needs and national security of, the Federal Government; and (2) computer languages not commonly taught in a course at an institution of higher education. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (2) 2-year institution of higher education.--For each fiscal year, at least 2 of the grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to 2-year institutions of higher education that-- (A) award an associate's degree; or (B) offer university-based continuing education programs for information technology professionals. (d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( b) Publication.--The Comptroller General shall make the report publicly available, including by publishing the report on the internet website of the Government Accountability Office. (a) Establishment.--There is established a program to award grants to institutions of higher education, to be known as the ``Grace Hopper Sustainment and Modernization Grant Program (in this section referred to as the `Program')'', to support the development and implementation of courses of instruction regarding maintaining, developing, and modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages identified in the report required under section 3. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). ( d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. ( (h) Reports.-- (1) Annual reports by institutions of higher education.-- Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under the Program shall annually submit to the Secretary a report on the activities pursued under the Program, including to the extent practical, the employment outcomes of students who complete the program (including earnings, job placement type, and employment rate). ( 2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program.

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the authorizing committees a report identifying not fewer than 3 computer languages, in addition to COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I, and to be known as ``critical legacy computer languages'', that are-- (1) used by, and necessary to support the needs and national security of, the Federal Government; and (2) computer languages not commonly taught in a course at an institution of higher education. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (2) 2-year institution of higher education.--For each fiscal year, at least 2 of the grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to 2-year institutions of higher education that-- (A) award an associate's degree; or (B) offer university-based continuing education programs for information technology professionals. (d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( b) Publication.--The Comptroller General shall make the report publicly available, including by publishing the report on the internet website of the Government Accountability Office. (a) Establishment.--There is established a program to award grants to institutions of higher education, to be known as the ``Grace Hopper Sustainment and Modernization Grant Program (in this section referred to as the `Program')'', to support the development and implementation of courses of instruction regarding maintaining, developing, and modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages identified in the report required under section 3. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). ( d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. ( (h) Reports.-- (1) Annual reports by institutions of higher education.-- Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under the Program shall annually submit to the Secretary a report on the activities pursued under the Program, including to the extent practical, the employment outcomes of students who complete the program (including earnings, job placement type, and employment rate). ( 2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program.

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the authorizing committees a report identifying not fewer than 3 computer languages, in addition to COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I, and to be known as ``critical legacy computer languages'', that are-- (1) used by, and necessary to support the needs and national security of, the Federal Government; and (2) computer languages not commonly taught in a course at an institution of higher education. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (2) 2-year institution of higher education.--For each fiscal year, at least 2 of the grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to 2-year institutions of higher education that-- (A) award an associate's degree; or (B) offer university-based continuing education programs for information technology professionals. (d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( b) Publication.--The Comptroller General shall make the report publicly available, including by publishing the report on the internet website of the Government Accountability Office. (a) Establishment.--There is established a program to award grants to institutions of higher education, to be known as the ``Grace Hopper Sustainment and Modernization Grant Program (in this section referred to as the `Program')'', to support the development and implementation of courses of instruction regarding maintaining, developing, and modernizing information systems utilizing critical legacy computer languages identified in the report required under section 3. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). ( d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. ( (h) Reports.-- (1) Annual reports by institutions of higher education.-- Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under the Program shall annually submit to the Secretary a report on the activities pursued under the Program, including to the extent practical, the employment outcomes of students who complete the program (including earnings, job placement type, and employment rate). ( 2) Annual reports to congress.--The Secretary shall annually submit to the authorizing committees a report relating to the use of grants awarded under the Program.

To establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes. 2) Information system.--The term ``information system'' has the meaning given the term in section 3502(8) of title 44, United States Code. ( (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the authorizing committees a report identifying not fewer than 3 computer languages, in addition to COBOL, Assembly, and PL/I, and to be known as ``critical legacy computer languages'', that are-- (1) used by, and necessary to support the needs and national security of, the Federal Government; and (2) computer languages not commonly taught in a course at an institution of higher education. ( b) Grants.-- (1) In general.--During fiscal year 2022 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years, the Secretary annually shall award grants to 5 institutions of higher education to carry out the activities described in subsection (a). (2) 2-year institution of higher education.--For each fiscal year, at least 2 of the grants awarded under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to 2-year institutions of higher education that-- (A) award an associate's degree; or (B) offer university-based continuing education programs for information technology professionals. (d) Special Rule Related to Geography.--Recipients of a grant under the Program may not be located in the same State. ( f) Grant Amount.--The amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $5,000,000. (

H.R.1236

Health

Imported Seafood Testing Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect a certain amount of imported seafood each year and contains other provisions related to imported seafood. Specifically, the FDA must inspect at least 20% of all imported seafood each year and must also inspect the first 15 shipments imported into the United States by a new exporter. The bill also imposes various requirements and penalties for failed inspections, including by (1) requiring the destruction of a shipment that would have caused significant health risks, and (2) barring imports from a country with a pattern of failed inspections. The bill also imposes civil penalties for knowingly making a false statement with respect to such inspections or misbranding imported seafood.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Imported Seafood Testing Act''. SEC. 2. ENSURING THE SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. (a) In General.--Chapter VIII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 810. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(a) Mandatory Testing.-- ``(1) Minimum testing.--The Secretary shall inspect and test not less than 20 percent of all seafood imported or offered for import into the United States each year. ``(2) New exporters.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the first 15 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from an exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. Following such 1-year period when no shipments may be so imported or offered, such exporter shall not be permitted to offer imports to the United States unless the Secretary certifies that such exporter is maintaining a program using reliable analytical methods to ensure compliance with the United States standards for seafood manufacturing, processing, and holding. ``(ii) Determination by secretary.-- Shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter that has been subject to a 1-year suspension period and a certification under clause (i) shall be inspected at a rate determined appropriate by the Secretary for a period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Fees.--The Secretary shall by regulation impose such fees on exporters in such amounts as may be necessary to provide, equip, and maintain an adequate and efficient inspection service to carry out this subsection. Receipts from such fees shall be covered into the Treasury and shall be available to the Secretary for expenditures incurred in carrying out the purposes of this subsection. ``(b) Effect of Shipments That Fail To Meet Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 801, if a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States fails to meet safety standards established by the Secretary, such shipment shall be detained or destroyed unless the imported shipment meets criteria for re-export, as determined by the Secretary. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(3) Exporting to foreign country.--If the appropriate authority of a foreign country notifies the Secretary, not later than 45 days after the shipment is rejected under paragraph (1), that the shipment will be accepted in that country, such shipment may be released to the importer for exportation to such foreign country. ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ``(c) Reporting.--The Secretary shall maintain a public webpage on the website of the Food and Drug Administration tracking all shipments that are detained or destroyed, and the status of any importing countries failing to meet minimum standards.''. (b) Prohibited Act; Penalties.--Chapter III of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 301, by adding at the end the following: ``(fff) Knowingly making a false statement with respect to a test or inspection carried out under section 810, or knowingly misbranding any seafood imported under such section.''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''. <all>

Imported Seafood Testing Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood.

Imported Seafood Testing Act

Rep. Higgins, Clay

R

LA

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect a certain amount of imported seafood each year and contains other provisions related to imported seafood. Specifically, the FDA must inspect at least 20% of all imported seafood each year and must also inspect the first 15 shipments imported into the United States by a new exporter. The bill also imposes various requirements and penalties for failed inspections, including by (1) requiring the destruction of a shipment that would have caused significant health risks, and (2) barring imports from a country with a pattern of failed inspections. The bill also imposes civil penalties for knowingly making a false statement with respect to such inspections or misbranding imported seafood.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter VIII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381 et seq.) 810. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(a) Mandatory Testing.-- ``(1) Minimum testing.--The Secretary shall inspect and test not less than 20 percent of all seafood imported or offered for import into the United States each year. ``(2) New exporters.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the first 15 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from an exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. ``(4) Fees.--The Secretary shall by regulation impose such fees on exporters in such amounts as may be necessary to provide, equip, and maintain an adequate and efficient inspection service to carry out this subsection. Receipts from such fees shall be covered into the Treasury and shall be available to the Secretary for expenditures incurred in carrying out the purposes of this subsection. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(3) Exporting to foreign country.--If the appropriate authority of a foreign country notifies the Secretary, not later than 45 days after the shipment is rejected under paragraph (1), that the shipment will be accepted in that country, such shipment may be released to the importer for exportation to such foreign country. ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter VIII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381 et seq.) 810. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(a) Mandatory Testing.-- ``(1) Minimum testing.--The Secretary shall inspect and test not less than 20 percent of all seafood imported or offered for import into the United States each year. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. Receipts from such fees shall be covered into the Treasury and shall be available to the Secretary for expenditures incurred in carrying out the purposes of this subsection. ``(3) Exporting to foreign country.--If the appropriate authority of a foreign country notifies the Secretary, not later than 45 days after the shipment is rejected under paragraph (1), that the shipment will be accepted in that country, such shipment may be released to the importer for exportation to such foreign country. ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''.

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. (a) In General.--Chapter VIII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381 et seq.) 810. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(a) Mandatory Testing.-- ``(1) Minimum testing.--The Secretary shall inspect and test not less than 20 percent of all seafood imported or offered for import into the United States each year. ``(2) New exporters.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the first 15 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from an exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. Following such 1-year period when no shipments may be so imported or offered, such exporter shall not be permitted to offer imports to the United States unless the Secretary certifies that such exporter is maintaining a program using reliable analytical methods to ensure compliance with the United States standards for seafood manufacturing, processing, and holding. ``(ii) Determination by secretary.-- Shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter that has been subject to a 1-year suspension period and a certification under clause (i) shall be inspected at a rate determined appropriate by the Secretary for a period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(4) Fees.--The Secretary shall by regulation impose such fees on exporters in such amounts as may be necessary to provide, equip, and maintain an adequate and efficient inspection service to carry out this subsection. Receipts from such fees shall be covered into the Treasury and shall be available to the Secretary for expenditures incurred in carrying out the purposes of this subsection. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(3) Exporting to foreign country.--If the appropriate authority of a foreign country notifies the Secretary, not later than 45 days after the shipment is rejected under paragraph (1), that the shipment will be accepted in that country, such shipment may be released to the importer for exportation to such foreign country. ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ``(c) Reporting.--The Secretary shall maintain a public webpage on the website of the Food and Drug Administration tracking all shipments that are detained or destroyed, and the status of any importing countries failing to meet minimum standards.''. 331 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 301, by adding at the end the following: ``(fff) Knowingly making a false statement with respect to a test or inspection carried out under section 810, or knowingly misbranding any seafood imported under such section. ''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Imported Seafood Testing Act''. SEC. 2. ENSURING THE SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. (a) In General.--Chapter VIII of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 381 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 810. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(a) Mandatory Testing.-- ``(1) Minimum testing.--The Secretary shall inspect and test not less than 20 percent of all seafood imported or offered for import into the United States each year. ``(2) New exporters.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the first 15 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from an exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. Following such 1-year period when no shipments may be so imported or offered, such exporter shall not be permitted to offer imports to the United States unless the Secretary certifies that such exporter is maintaining a program using reliable analytical methods to ensure compliance with the United States standards for seafood manufacturing, processing, and holding. ``(ii) Determination by secretary.-- Shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter that has been subject to a 1-year suspension period and a certification under clause (i) shall be inspected at a rate determined appropriate by the Secretary for a period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Fees.--The Secretary shall by regulation impose such fees on exporters in such amounts as may be necessary to provide, equip, and maintain an adequate and efficient inspection service to carry out this subsection. Receipts from such fees shall be covered into the Treasury and shall be available to the Secretary for expenditures incurred in carrying out the purposes of this subsection. ``(b) Effect of Shipments That Fail To Meet Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 801, if a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States fails to meet safety standards established by the Secretary, such shipment shall be detained or destroyed unless the imported shipment meets criteria for re-export, as determined by the Secretary. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(3) Exporting to foreign country.--If the appropriate authority of a foreign country notifies the Secretary, not later than 45 days after the shipment is rejected under paragraph (1), that the shipment will be accepted in that country, such shipment may be released to the importer for exportation to such foreign country. ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ``(c) Reporting.--The Secretary shall maintain a public webpage on the website of the Food and Drug Administration tracking all shipments that are detained or destroyed, and the status of any importing countries failing to meet minimum standards.''. (b) Prohibited Act; Penalties.--Chapter III of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 301, by adding at the end the following: ``(fff) Knowingly making a false statement with respect to a test or inspection carried out under section 810, or knowingly misbranding any seafood imported under such section.''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Fees.--The Secretary shall by regulation impose such fees on exporters in such amounts as may be necessary to provide, equip, and maintain an adequate and efficient inspection service to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(ii) Determination by secretary.-- Shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter that has been subject to a 1-year suspension period and a certification under clause (i) shall be inspected at a rate determined appropriate by the Secretary for a period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(ii) Determination by secretary.-- Shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter that has been subject to a 1-year suspension period and a certification under clause (i) shall be inspected at a rate determined appropriate by the Secretary for a period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Fees.--The Secretary shall by regulation impose such fees on exporters in such amounts as may be necessary to provide, equip, and maintain an adequate and efficient inspection service to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(ii) Determination by secretary.-- Shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter that has been subject to a 1-year suspension period and a certification under clause (i) shall be inspected at a rate determined appropriate by the Secretary for a period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Fees.--The Secretary shall by regulation impose such fees on exporters in such amounts as may be necessary to provide, equip, and maintain an adequate and efficient inspection service to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(ii) Determination by secretary.-- Shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter that has been subject to a 1-year suspension period and a certification under clause (i) shall be inspected at a rate determined appropriate by the Secretary for a period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(B) Multiple failures.-- ``(i) In general.--If more than 3 shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fail to meet inspection or test requirements under this Act during any 1-year period, no shipments from such exporter may be imported or offered for import into the United States for the following 1-year period. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Fees.--The Secretary shall by regulation impose such fees on exporters in such amounts as may be necessary to provide, equip, and maintain an adequate and efficient inspection service to carry out this subsection. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ''; and (2) in section 303, by adding at the end the following: ``(h)(1) Any person who violates section 301(fff) shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation, and not to exceed $250,000 for each such violation and not to exceed $1,100,000 for all such violations after the second conviction in any 3-year period. ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1).''.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. SAFETY OF IMPORTED SEAFOOD. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(ii) Determination by secretary.-- Shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter that has been subject to a 1-year suspension period and a certification under clause (i) shall be inspected at a rate determined appropriate by the Secretary for a period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary. ``(C) Pattern of failures.--If the Secretary determines that shipments of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States from a particular country repeatedly fail to meet inspection or testing requirements under this Act, all shipments of seafood from such country shall be refused entry into the United States until the Secretary makes a certification described in subparagraph (B)(i). ``(4) Destruction of shipment.--If the Secretary deems that a shipment rejected under paragraph (1), if it had been allowed entry, could have caused significant health risks if consumed by humans, the shipment shall be destroyed, notwithstanding the receipt of a notification under paragraph (3). ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood. ``(3) Failure to pass inspection.-- ``(A) One failure.--If a shipment of seafood imported or offered for import into the United States by an exporter fails to meet an inspection or test requirement under this Act, each subsequent shipment of seafood from such exporter shall be inspected and tested by the Secretary, until 15 consecutive shipments by such exporter pass that inspection and testing. ``(2) Labeling.--If a shipment of seafood has been refused admission under paragraph (1), other than such a shipment that is required to be destroyed, the Secretary shall require the owner or consignee of the shipment to affix to the container of the seafood a label that clearly and conspicuously bears the statement: `UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY'. ``(5) Notification to ports of entry.--The Secretary shall notify ports of entry not later than 5 days after a shipment described in paragraph (1)-- ``(A) was determined to fail to meet safety standards established by the Secretary under such paragraph; or ``(B) was detained or destroyed. ''; ``(2) Paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (f) shall apply to a civil penalty assessment under this subsection in the same manner as such paragraphs apply to a civil penalty assessment under subsection (f)(1). ''.

H.R.7420

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

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

Responsible Budget Targets Act of 2022

Rep. Emmer, Tom

R

MN

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.''. (

S.3545

Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022 This bill modifies the appointment procedures and term of service for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Currently, the director is appointed by the Attorney General. This bill requires the director to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The bill also limits the director to a single term of 10 years.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent 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 ``Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Director of the Bureau of Prisons leads a law enforcement component of the Department of Justice with a budget that exceeded $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2018. (2) With the exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons had the largest operating budget of any unit within the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2018. (3) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons oversaw 122 facilities and was responsible for the welfare of more than 176,000 Federal inmates. (4) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons supervised more than 36,000 employees, many of whom operate in hazardous environments that involve regular interaction with violent offenders. (5) Within the Department of Justice, in addition to those officials who oversee litigating components, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Director of the Community Relations Service, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Director of the United States Marshals Service, 94 United States Marshals, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, and the Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices, are all appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. SEC. 3. DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS. (a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director shall serve directly under the Attorney General.''. (b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). (d) Term.-- (1) In general.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by inserting after ``consent of the Senate.'' the following: ``The Director shall be appointed for a term of 10 years, except that an individual appointed to the position of Director may continue to serve in that position until another individual is appointed to that position, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. An individual may not serve more than 1 term as Director.''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to appointments made on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022

A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022

Sen. McConnell, Mitch

R

KY

This bill modifies the appointment procedures and term of service for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Currently, the director is appointed by the Attorney General. This bill requires the director to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The bill also limits the director to a single term of 10 years.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Prisons Accountability Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Director of the Bureau of Prisons leads a law enforcement component of the Department of Justice with a budget that exceeded $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2018. (3) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons oversaw 122 facilities and was responsible for the welfare of more than 176,000 Federal inmates. (4) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons supervised more than 36,000 employees, many of whom operate in hazardous environments that involve regular interaction with violent offenders. (5) Within the Department of Justice, in addition to those officials who oversee litigating components, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Director of the Community Relations Service, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Director of the United States Marshals Service, 94 United States Marshals, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, and the Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices, are all appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. SEC. 3. DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS. (a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). the following: ``The Director shall be appointed for a term of 10 years, except that an individual appointed to the position of Director may continue to serve in that position until another individual is appointed to that position, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. An individual may not serve more than 1 term as Director.''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to appointments made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Director of the Bureau of Prisons leads a law enforcement component of the Department of Justice with a budget that exceeded $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2018. (3) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons oversaw 122 facilities and was responsible for the welfare of more than 176,000 Federal inmates. (4) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons supervised more than 36,000 employees, many of whom operate in hazardous environments that involve regular interaction with violent offenders. (5) Within the Department of Justice, in addition to those officials who oversee litigating components, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Director of the Community Relations Service, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Director of the United States Marshals Service, 94 United States Marshals, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, and the Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices, are all appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. SEC. 3. DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS. (a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. the following: ``The Director shall be appointed for a term of 10 years, except that an individual appointed to the position of Director may continue to serve in that position until another individual is appointed to that position, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. An individual may not serve more than 1 term as Director.''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to appointments made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent 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 ``Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Director of the Bureau of Prisons leads a law enforcement component of the Department of Justice with a budget that exceeded $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2018. (2) With the exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons had the largest operating budget of any unit within the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2018. (3) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons oversaw 122 facilities and was responsible for the welfare of more than 176,000 Federal inmates. (4) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons supervised more than 36,000 employees, many of whom operate in hazardous environments that involve regular interaction with violent offenders. (5) Within the Department of Justice, in addition to those officials who oversee litigating components, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Director of the Community Relations Service, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Director of the United States Marshals Service, 94 United States Marshals, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, and the Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices, are all appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. SEC. 3. DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS. (a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director shall serve directly under the Attorney General.''. (b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). (d) Term.-- (1) In general.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by inserting after ``consent of the Senate.'' the following: ``The Director shall be appointed for a term of 10 years, except that an individual appointed to the position of Director may continue to serve in that position until another individual is appointed to that position, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. An individual may not serve more than 1 term as Director.''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to appointments made on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent 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 ``Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Director of the Bureau of Prisons leads a law enforcement component of the Department of Justice with a budget that exceeded $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2018. (2) With the exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons had the largest operating budget of any unit within the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2018. (3) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons oversaw 122 facilities and was responsible for the welfare of more than 176,000 Federal inmates. (4) As of 2019, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons supervised more than 36,000 employees, many of whom operate in hazardous environments that involve regular interaction with violent offenders. (5) Within the Department of Justice, in addition to those officials who oversee litigating components, the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Director of the Community Relations Service, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Deputy Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Director of the United States Marshals Service, 94 United States Marshals, the Inspector General of the Department of Justice, and the Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices, are all appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. SEC. 3. DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF PRISONS. (a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Director shall serve directly under the Attorney General.''. (b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). (d) Term.-- (1) In general.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is amended by inserting after ``consent of the Senate.'' the following: ``The Director shall be appointed for a term of 10 years, except that an individual appointed to the position of Director may continue to serve in that position until another individual is appointed to that position, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. An individual may not serve more than 1 term as Director.''. (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to appointments made on or after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 2) With the exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons had the largest operating budget of any unit within the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2018. ( 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' (b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 2) With the exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons had the largest operating budget of any unit within the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2018. ( 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' (b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 2) With the exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons had the largest operating budget of any unit within the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2018. ( 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' (b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 2) With the exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons had the largest operating budget of any unit within the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2018. ( 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' (b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. and inserting the following: ``who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. 2) With the exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons had the largest operating budget of any unit within the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2018. ( 6) Despite the significant budget of the Bureau of Prisons and the vast number of people under the responsibility of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, the Director is not appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. a) In General.--Section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking ``appointed by and serving directly under the Attorney General.'' (b) Incumbent.--Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a), the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act may serve as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons until the date that is 3 months after the date of enactment of this Act. ( c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the ability of the President to appoint the individual serving as the Director of the Bureau of Prisons on the date of enactment of this Act to the position of Director of the Bureau of Prisons in accordance with section 4041 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). (

S.4263

Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Firearm Licensing Act This bill establishes a federal firearm licensing program through which an individual must obtain a federal firearm license from the Department of Justice prior to purchasing or receiving a firearm. To be eligible for such a license, the individual must have completed training in firearms safety and be subject to a background investigation and criminal history check.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Firearm Licensing Act''. SEC. 2. LICENSE FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS. (a) In General.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 932. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (d), it shall be unlawful for any individual to purchase or receive a firearm unless the individual has a valid Federal firearm license. ``(b) Establishment of Federal License To Purchase or Receive Firearms.-- ``(1) In general.--The Attorney General shall establish a Federal system for issuing a Federal firearm license to eligible individuals for firearms transferred to such individual. ``(2) Requirements.--The system established under paragraph (1) shall require that-- ``(A) an individual shall be eligible to receive such a license if the individual-- ``(i) has completed training in firearms safety, including-- ``(I) a written test, to demonstrate knowledge of applicable firearms laws; and ``(II) hands-on testing, including firing testing, to demonstrate safe use and sufficient accuracy of a firearm; and ``(ii) as part of the process for applying for such a license-- ``(I) has submitted to a background investigation and criminal history check of the individual; ``(II) has submitted proof of identity; ``(III) has submitted the fingerprints of the individual; and ``(IV) has submitted identifying information on the firearm that the person intends to obtain, including the make, model, and serial number, and the identity of the firearm seller or transferor; ``(B) a license issued under the system is available at a designated local office, which shall be located in both urban and rural areas; ``(C) the Attorney General shall issue or deny a license under this section not later than 30 days after the date on which the application for such license is received; ``(D) each license issued under this section shall be valid for the purchase of a single firearm, which shall be purchased not later than 30 days after the date on which the license is issued; ``(E) a license issued under the system shall expire on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the license was issued; and ``(F) the Attorney General shall provide notice of an application for a license under this section to the relevant State and local officials. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(ii) Denial.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may deny a license under this section if the Attorney General determines that the applicant poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm, after examining factors the Attorney General considers are relevant to the determination, including-- ``(aa) history of threats or acts of violence toward self or others; ``(bb) history of use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force by the applicant against another person; ``(cc) whether the applicant is the subject of or has violated a domestic violence or stalking restraining order or protection order; ``(dd) any prior arrest, pending charge, or conviction for a violent or serious crime or disorderly persons offense, stalking offense, or domestic violence offense; ``(ee) any prior arrest, pending charge, or conviction for an offense involving cruelty to animals; ``(ff) history of drug or alcohol abuse or involvement in drug trafficking; ``(gg) any recent acquisition of firearms, ammunition, or other deadly weapons; and ``(hh) involvement in firearms trafficking or unlawful firearms transfers; and ``(ii) history of unsafe storage or handling of firearms. ``(II) Judicial review.--An applicant denied a license under subclause (I) may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for seeking review of the denial. ``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to modify any other requirement for a background investigation relating to the acquisition or receipt of a firearm in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section. ``(4) Revocation.-- ``(A) In general.--The Attorney General shall revoke a license issued under this section if the Attorney General determines that-- ``(i) the licensee poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm; or ``(ii) after a regular background investigation conducted by the Attorney General, the possession of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Notice and opportunity for a hearing.-- ``(i) Notice.--Upon determining that the licensee should have their license revoked under subparagraph (A), the Attorney General shall provide notice to the licensee and to relevant State and local officials of the determination. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(C) Procedures.--The Attorney General shall establish procedures to ensure that any firearm is removed from any individual when the individual's license is revoked under this paragraph. ``(D) Return of firearms.--A firearm removed under the procedures established under subparagraph (C) may be returned to the individual only if the individual's license is reinstated. ``(5) Renewal.--The Attorney General shall establish procedures for the renewal of a license that requires that the applicant satisfies the requirements described in paragraph (2). ``(6) Enrollment in rap back.--The Attorney General shall enroll each individual who is issued a license under this section in the Rap Back service. ``(c) Recordkeeping .--It shall be unlawful for any individual to sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to a person unless the individual reports the transaction to the Attorney General not later than 3 business days after the date on which the firearm is sold or transferred, which shall include identifying information on the firearm seller and on the firearm transferee, including the make, model, and serial number. ``(d) State Licenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual in a State if the Attorney General determines that the State has a process for issuing a State firearm license to eligible individuals in the State with substantially similar requirements to those described in subsection (b). ``(e) Regulations.--The Attorney General may promulgate regulations that the Attorney General determines are necessary to carry out this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms.''. SEC. 3. POINT-OF-SALE BACKGROUND CHECK. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). ``(2) Compliance.--Upon taking possession of a firearm under paragraph (1), a licensee shall comply with all requirements of this chapter as if the licensee were transferring the firearm from the inventory of the licensee to the unlicensed transferee. ``(3) Return.--If a transfer of a firearm described in paragraph (1) will not be completed for any reason after a licensee takes possession of the firearm (including because the transfer of the firearm to, or receipt of the firearm by, the transferee would violate this chapter), the return of the firearm to the transferor by the licensee shall not constitute the transfer of a firearm for purposes of this chapter.''. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER TO CERTAIN UNLICENSED PERSONS. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1).''. <all>

Federal Firearm Licensing Act

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes.

Federal Firearm Licensing Act

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill establishes a federal firearm licensing program through which an individual must obtain a federal firearm license from the Department of Justice prior to purchasing or receiving a firearm. To be eligible for such a license, the individual must have completed training in firearms safety and be subject to a background investigation and criminal history check.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Firearm Licensing Act''. 2. LICENSE FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(ii) Denial.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may deny a license under this section if the Attorney General determines that the applicant poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm, after examining factors the Attorney General considers are relevant to the determination, including-- ``(aa) history of threats or acts of violence toward self or others; ``(bb) history of use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force by the applicant against another person; ``(cc) whether the applicant is the subject of or has violated a domestic violence or stalking restraining order or protection order; ``(dd) any prior arrest, pending charge, or conviction for a violent or serious crime or disorderly persons offense, stalking offense, or domestic violence offense; ``(ee) any prior arrest, pending charge, or conviction for an offense involving cruelty to animals; ``(ff) history of drug or alcohol abuse or involvement in drug trafficking; ``(gg) any recent acquisition of firearms, ammunition, or other deadly weapons; and ``(hh) involvement in firearms trafficking or unlawful firearms transfers; and ``(ii) history of unsafe storage or handling of firearms. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(d) State Licenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual in a State if the Attorney General determines that the State has a process for issuing a State firearm license to eligible individuals in the State with substantially similar requirements to those described in subsection (b). (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms.''. 3. POINT-OF-SALE BACKGROUND CHECK. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER TO CERTAIN UNLICENSED PERSONS.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Firearm Licensing Act''. 2. LICENSE FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(d) State Licenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual in a State if the Attorney General determines that the State has a process for issuing a State firearm license to eligible individuals in the State with substantially similar requirements to those described in subsection (b). (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms.''. 3. POINT-OF-SALE BACKGROUND CHECK. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER TO CERTAIN UNLICENSED PERSONS.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Firearm Licensing Act''. 2. LICENSE FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(ii) Denial.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may deny a license under this section if the Attorney General determines that the applicant poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm, after examining factors the Attorney General considers are relevant to the determination, including-- ``(aa) history of threats or acts of violence toward self or others; ``(bb) history of use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force by the applicant against another person; ``(cc) whether the applicant is the subject of or has violated a domestic violence or stalking restraining order or protection order; ``(dd) any prior arrest, pending charge, or conviction for a violent or serious crime or disorderly persons offense, stalking offense, or domestic violence offense; ``(ee) any prior arrest, pending charge, or conviction for an offense involving cruelty to animals; ``(ff) history of drug or alcohol abuse or involvement in drug trafficking; ``(gg) any recent acquisition of firearms, ammunition, or other deadly weapons; and ``(hh) involvement in firearms trafficking or unlawful firearms transfers; and ``(ii) history of unsafe storage or handling of firearms. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(D) Return of firearms.--A firearm removed under the procedures established under subparagraph (C) may be returned to the individual only if the individual's license is reinstated. ``(5) Renewal.--The Attorney General shall establish procedures for the renewal of a license that requires that the applicant satisfies the requirements described in paragraph (2). ``(6) Enrollment in rap back.--The Attorney General shall enroll each individual who is issued a license under this section in the Rap Back service. ``(c) Recordkeeping .--It shall be unlawful for any individual to sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to a person unless the individual reports the transaction to the Attorney General not later than 3 business days after the date on which the firearm is sold or transferred, which shall include identifying information on the firearm seller and on the firearm transferee, including the make, model, and serial number. ``(d) State Licenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual in a State if the Attorney General determines that the State has a process for issuing a State firearm license to eligible individuals in the State with substantially similar requirements to those described in subsection (b). ``(e) Regulations.--The Attorney General may promulgate regulations that the Attorney General determines are necessary to carry out this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms.''. 3. POINT-OF-SALE BACKGROUND CHECK. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER TO CERTAIN UNLICENSED PERSONS.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Firearm Licensing Act''. 2. LICENSE FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(ii) Denial.-- ``(I) In general.--The Attorney General may deny a license under this section if the Attorney General determines that the applicant poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm, after examining factors the Attorney General considers are relevant to the determination, including-- ``(aa) history of threats or acts of violence toward self or others; ``(bb) history of use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force by the applicant against another person; ``(cc) whether the applicant is the subject of or has violated a domestic violence or stalking restraining order or protection order; ``(dd) any prior arrest, pending charge, or conviction for a violent or serious crime or disorderly persons offense, stalking offense, or domestic violence offense; ``(ee) any prior arrest, pending charge, or conviction for an offense involving cruelty to animals; ``(ff) history of drug or alcohol abuse or involvement in drug trafficking; ``(gg) any recent acquisition of firearms, ammunition, or other deadly weapons; and ``(hh) involvement in firearms trafficking or unlawful firearms transfers; and ``(ii) history of unsafe storage or handling of firearms. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(D) Return of firearms.--A firearm removed under the procedures established under subparagraph (C) may be returned to the individual only if the individual's license is reinstated. ``(5) Renewal.--The Attorney General shall establish procedures for the renewal of a license that requires that the applicant satisfies the requirements described in paragraph (2). ``(6) Enrollment in rap back.--The Attorney General shall enroll each individual who is issued a license under this section in the Rap Back service. ``(c) Recordkeeping .--It shall be unlawful for any individual to sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to a person unless the individual reports the transaction to the Attorney General not later than 3 business days after the date on which the firearm is sold or transferred, which shall include identifying information on the firearm seller and on the firearm transferee, including the make, model, and serial number. ``(d) State Licenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual in a State if the Attorney General determines that the State has a process for issuing a State firearm license to eligible individuals in the State with substantially similar requirements to those described in subsection (b). ``(e) Regulations.--The Attorney General may promulgate regulations that the Attorney General determines are necessary to carry out this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``932. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms.''. 3. POINT-OF-SALE BACKGROUND CHECK. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON TRANSFER TO CERTAIN UNLICENSED PERSONS.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (d), it shall be unlawful for any individual to purchase or receive a firearm unless the individual has a valid Federal firearm license. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(II) Judicial review.--An applicant denied a license under subclause (I) may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for seeking review of the denial. ``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to modify any other requirement for a background investigation relating to the acquisition or receipt of a firearm in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(D) Return of firearms.--A firearm removed under the procedures established under subparagraph (C) may be returned to the individual only if the individual's license is reinstated. ``(5) Renewal.--The Attorney General shall establish procedures for the renewal of a license that requires that the applicant satisfies the requirements described in paragraph (2). POINT-OF-SALE BACKGROUND CHECK. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1).''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (d), it shall be unlawful for any individual to purchase or receive a firearm unless the individual has a valid Federal firearm license. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(II) Judicial review.--An applicant denied a license under subclause (I) may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for seeking review of the denial. ``(4) Revocation.-- ``(A) In general.--The Attorney General shall revoke a license issued under this section if the Attorney General determines that-- ``(i) the licensee poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm; or ``(ii) after a regular background investigation conducted by the Attorney General, the possession of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(d) State Licenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual in a State if the Attorney General determines that the State has a process for issuing a State firearm license to eligible individuals in the State with substantially similar requirements to those described in subsection (b). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1).''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (d), it shall be unlawful for any individual to purchase or receive a firearm unless the individual has a valid Federal firearm license. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(II) Judicial review.--An applicant denied a license under subclause (I) may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for seeking review of the denial. ``(4) Revocation.-- ``(A) In general.--The Attorney General shall revoke a license issued under this section if the Attorney General determines that-- ``(i) the licensee poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm; or ``(ii) after a regular background investigation conducted by the Attorney General, the possession of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(d) State Licenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual in a State if the Attorney General determines that the State has a process for issuing a State firearm license to eligible individuals in the State with substantially similar requirements to those described in subsection (b). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1).''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (d), it shall be unlawful for any individual to purchase or receive a firearm unless the individual has a valid Federal firearm license. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(II) Judicial review.--An applicant denied a license under subclause (I) may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for seeking review of the denial. ``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to modify any other requirement for a background investigation relating to the acquisition or receipt of a firearm in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(D) Return of firearms.--A firearm removed under the procedures established under subparagraph (C) may be returned to the individual only if the individual's license is reinstated. ``(5) Renewal.--The Attorney General shall establish procedures for the renewal of a license that requires that the applicant satisfies the requirements described in paragraph (2). POINT-OF-SALE BACKGROUND CHECK. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1).''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (d), it shall be unlawful for any individual to purchase or receive a firearm unless the individual has a valid Federal firearm license. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(II) Judicial review.--An applicant denied a license under subclause (I) may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for seeking review of the denial. ``(4) Revocation.-- ``(A) In general.--The Attorney General shall revoke a license issued under this section if the Attorney General determines that-- ``(i) the licensee poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm; or ``(ii) after a regular background investigation conducted by the Attorney General, the possession of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(d) State Licenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to an individual in a State if the Attorney General determines that the State has a process for issuing a State firearm license to eligible individuals in the State with substantially similar requirements to those described in subsection (b). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1).''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. License for the acquisition or receipt of firearms ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (d), it shall be unlawful for any individual to purchase or receive a firearm unless the individual has a valid Federal firearm license. ``(3) Background investigation.-- ``(A) In general.--Before issuing a license under this section, the Attorney General shall-- ``(i) conduct a background investigation on the applicant; and ``(ii) deny any license if receipt of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(II) Judicial review.--An applicant denied a license under subclause (I) may file an action in the appropriate district court of the United States for seeking review of the denial. ``(C) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to modify any other requirement for a background investigation relating to the acquisition or receipt of a firearm in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. ``(D) Return of firearms.--A firearm removed under the procedures established under subparagraph (C) may be returned to the individual only if the individual's license is reinstated. ``(5) Renewal.--The Attorney General shall establish procedures for the renewal of a license that requires that the applicant satisfies the requirements described in paragraph (2). POINT-OF-SALE BACKGROUND CHECK. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1).''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. ``(4) Revocation.-- ``(A) In general.--The Attorney General shall revoke a license issued under this section if the Attorney General determines that-- ``(i) the licensee poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm; or ``(ii) after a regular background investigation conducted by the Attorney General, the possession of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1). ''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1). ''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. ``(4) Revocation.-- ``(A) In general.--The Attorney General shall revoke a license issued under this section if the Attorney General determines that-- ``(i) the licensee poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm; or ``(ii) after a regular background investigation conducted by the Attorney General, the possession of a firearm would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 922 or any provision of State law. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1). ''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require licenses to acquire or receive firearms, and for other purposes. ``(B) Poses a danger of bodily injury.-- ``(i) Information from state and local officials.--After receiving the notice described in paragraph (2)(F), relevant State and local officials may submit to the Attorney General information demonstrating that the individual poses a significant danger of bodily injury to self or others by possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. ``(ii) Hearing.--For revocations under subparagraph (A)(i), the Attorney General shall provide a licensee an opportunity for a hearing in the appropriate district court of the United States not later than 30 days after the date on which a license is revoked under this paragraph to appeal the revocation. Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) Point-of-Sale Background Checks.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed, unless a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer has first taken possession of the firearm for the purpose of complying with subsection (t). Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 3 of this Act, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(bb) Prohibition on Transfer to Certain Unlicensed Persons.--It shall be unlawful for any person to-- ``(1) sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person if such person does not have a license issued under section 932 or a substantially similar State law, as determined by the Attorney General, during the previous 30 days; or ``(2) fail to report to the relevant law enforcement agencies the sale or disposal described in paragraph (1). ''.

H.R.9236

Science, Technology, Communications

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually publish a list of entities that hold a license or other authorization granted by the FCC and have ties to specified foreign countries. An entity must be listed if China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia (or organizations subject to the jurisdictions of those governments) owns 10% or more of the entity.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes.

Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M.

R

NY

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to annually publish a list of entities that hold a license or other authorization granted by the FCC and have ties to specified foreign countries. An entity must be listed if China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia (or organizations subject to the jurisdictions of those governments) owns 10% or more of the entity.

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds-- (A) an authorization issued by the Commission; (B) a license issued by the Commission; or (C) any other grant of authority issued by the Commission; and (2) either-- (A) 10 percent or more of the equity interest (or equivalent thereof) of which is owned by-- (i) a covered entity; or (ii) multiple covered entities, in the aggregate; or (B) that is not covered by subparagraph (A) but that the Commission, in consultation with an appropriate national security agency, considers appropriate. (b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraph (B) that is not organized under the laws of a covered country or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the government of a covered country. <all>

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes. b) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall update the list published under subsection (a) not less frequently than annually. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). ( 3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means-- (A) the People's Republic of China; (B) Russia; (C) Iran; and (D) North Korea. (

H.R.8874

Finance and Financial Sector

Credit Card Competition Act of 2022 This bill addresses network access and competition in electronic credit transactions. The bill generally prohibits credit card issuers from restricting the number of payment card networks on which an electronic credit transaction may be processed. Specifically, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System must prohibit certain credit card issuers with assets of over $100 billion from restricting the number of networks on which credit card transactions may be processed to Additionally, credit card issuers are prohibited from imposing certain limitations on the routing of electronic credit transactions, such as through penalties for failure to meet a specified threshold of transactions on a particular payment card network. The board must also provide for the designation of payment card networks that pose a security risk to the United States or are owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Credit Card Competition Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. COMPETITION IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Competition in credit card transactions.-- ``(A) No exclusive network.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board shall prescribe regulations providing that a covered card issuer or payment card network shall not directly or through any agent, processor, or licensed member of a payment card network, by contract, requirement, condition, penalty, technological specification, or otherwise, restrict the number of payment card networks on which an electronic credit transaction may be processed to-- ``(I) 1 such network; ``(II) 2 or more such networks which are owned, controlled, or otherwise operated by-- ``(aa) affiliated persons; or ``(bb) networks affiliated with such issuer; or ``(III) subject to clause (ii), the 2 such networks that hold the 2 largest market shares with respect to the number of credit cards issued in the United States by licensed members of such networks (and enabled to be processed through such networks), as determined by the Board on the date on which the Board prescribes the regulations. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(B) No routing restrictions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board shall prescribe regulations providing that a covered card issuer or payment card network shall not-- ``(i) directly or through any agent, processor, or licensed member of the network, by contract, requirement, condition, penalty, or otherwise-- ``(I) inhibit the ability of any person who accepts credit cards for payments to direct the routing of electronic credit transactions for processing over any payment card network that-- ``(aa) may process such transactions; and ``(bb) is not on the list established by the Board under subparagraph (D); ``(II) require any person who accepts credit cards for payments to exclusively use, for transactions associated with a particular credit card, an authentication, tokenization, or other security technology that cannot be used by all of the payment card networks that may process electronic credit transactions for that particular credit card; or ``(III) inhibit the ability of another payment card network to handle or process electronic credit transactions using an authentication, tokenization, or other security technology for the processing of those electronic credit transactions; or ``(ii) impose any penalty or disadvantage, financial or otherwise, on any person for-- ``(I) choosing to direct the routing of an electronic credit transaction over any payment card network on which the electronic credit transaction may be processed; or ``(II) failing to ensure that a certain number, or aggregate dollar amount, of electronic credit transactions are handled by a particular payment card network. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602); ``(ii) the term `covered card issuer' means a card issuer that, together with the affiliates of the card issuer, has assets of more than $100,000,000,000; ``(iii) the term `credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model' means a credit card issued by a card issuer that is-- ``(I) the payment card network with respect to the credit card; or ``(II) under common ownership with the payment card network with respect to the credit card; ``(iv) the term `electronic credit transaction'-- ``(I) means a transaction in which a person uses a credit card; and ``(II) includes a transaction in which a person does not physically present a credit card for payment, including a transaction involving the entry of credit card information onto, or use of credit card information in conjunction with, a website interface or a mobile telephone application; and ``(v) the term `licensed member' includes, with respect to a payment card network-- ``(I) a creditor or card issuer that is authorized to issue credit cards bearing any logo of the payment card network; and ``(II) any person, including any financial institution and any person that may be referred to as an `acquirer', that is authorized to-- ``(aa) screen and accept any person into any program under which that person may accept, for payment for goods or services, a credit card bearing any logo of the payment card network; ``(bb) process transactions on behalf of any person who accepts credit cards for payments; and ``(cc) complete financial settlement of any transaction on behalf of a person who accepts credit cards for payments.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. (b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations. <all>

Credit Card Competition Act of 2022

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes.

Credit Card Competition Act of 2022

Rep. Welch, Peter

D

VT

This bill addresses network access and competition in electronic credit transactions. The bill generally prohibits credit card issuers from restricting the number of payment card networks on which an electronic credit transaction may be processed. Specifically, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System must prohibit certain credit card issuers with assets of over $100 billion from restricting the number of networks on which credit card transactions may be processed to Additionally, credit card issuers are prohibited from imposing certain limitations on the routing of electronic credit transactions, such as through penalties for failure to meet a specified threshold of transactions on a particular payment card network. The board must also provide for the designation of payment card networks that pose a security risk to the United States or are owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. COMPETITION IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Competition in credit card transactions.-- ``(A) No exclusive network.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board shall prescribe regulations providing that a covered card issuer or payment card network shall not directly or through any agent, processor, or licensed member of a payment card network, by contract, requirement, condition, penalty, technological specification, or otherwise, restrict the number of payment card networks on which an electronic credit transaction may be processed to-- ``(I) 1 such network; ``(II) 2 or more such networks which are owned, controlled, or otherwise operated by-- ``(aa) affiliated persons; or ``(bb) networks affiliated with such issuer; or ``(III) subject to clause (ii), the 2 such networks that hold the 2 largest market shares with respect to the number of credit cards issued in the United States by licensed members of such networks (and enabled to be processed through such networks), as determined by the Board on the date on which the Board prescribes the regulations. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. COMPETITION IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Competition in credit card transactions.-- ``(A) No exclusive network.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board shall prescribe regulations providing that a covered card issuer or payment card network shall not directly or through any agent, processor, or licensed member of a payment card network, by contract, requirement, condition, penalty, technological specification, or otherwise, restrict the number of payment card networks on which an electronic credit transaction may be processed to-- ``(I) 1 such network; ``(II) 2 or more such networks which are owned, controlled, or otherwise operated by-- ``(aa) affiliated persons; or ``(bb) networks affiliated with such issuer; or ``(III) subject to clause (ii), the 2 such networks that hold the 2 largest market shares with respect to the number of credit cards issued in the United States by licensed members of such networks (and enabled to be processed through such networks), as determined by the Board on the date on which the Board prescribes the regulations. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 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. SEC. 2. COMPETITION IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Competition in credit card transactions.-- ``(A) No exclusive network.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board shall prescribe regulations providing that a covered card issuer or payment card network shall not directly or through any agent, processor, or licensed member of a payment card network, by contract, requirement, condition, penalty, technological specification, or otherwise, restrict the number of payment card networks on which an electronic credit transaction may be processed to-- ``(I) 1 such network; ``(II) 2 or more such networks which are owned, controlled, or otherwise operated by-- ``(aa) affiliated persons; or ``(bb) networks affiliated with such issuer; or ``(III) subject to clause (ii), the 2 such networks that hold the 2 largest market shares with respect to the number of credit cards issued in the United States by licensed members of such networks (and enabled to be processed through such networks), as determined by the Board on the date on which the Board prescribes the regulations. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(B) No routing restrictions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board shall prescribe regulations providing that a covered card issuer or payment card network shall not-- ``(i) directly or through any agent, processor, or licensed member of the network, by contract, requirement, condition, penalty, or otherwise-- ``(I) inhibit the ability of any person who accepts credit cards for payments to direct the routing of electronic credit transactions for processing over any payment card network that-- ``(aa) may process such transactions; and ``(bb) is not on the list established by the Board under subparagraph (D); ``(II) require any person who accepts credit cards for payments to exclusively use, for transactions associated with a particular credit card, an authentication, tokenization, or other security technology that cannot be used by all of the payment card networks that may process electronic credit transactions for that particular credit card; or ``(III) inhibit the ability of another payment card network to handle or process electronic credit transactions using an authentication, tokenization, or other security technology for the processing of those electronic credit transactions; or ``(ii) impose any penalty or disadvantage, financial or otherwise, on any person for-- ``(I) choosing to direct the routing of an electronic credit transaction over any payment card network on which the electronic credit transaction may be processed; or ``(II) failing to ensure that a certain number, or aggregate dollar amount, of electronic credit transactions are handled by a particular payment card network. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other 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. COMPETITION IN CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Competition in credit card transactions.-- ``(A) No exclusive network.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board shall prescribe regulations providing that a covered card issuer or payment card network shall not directly or through any agent, processor, or licensed member of a payment card network, by contract, requirement, condition, penalty, technological specification, or otherwise, restrict the number of payment card networks on which an electronic credit transaction may be processed to-- ``(I) 1 such network; ``(II) 2 or more such networks which are owned, controlled, or otherwise operated by-- ``(aa) affiliated persons; or ``(bb) networks affiliated with such issuer; or ``(III) subject to clause (ii), the 2 such networks that hold the 2 largest market shares with respect to the number of credit cards issued in the United States by licensed members of such networks (and enabled to be processed through such networks), as determined by the Board on the date on which the Board prescribes the regulations. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(B) No routing restrictions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board shall prescribe regulations providing that a covered card issuer or payment card network shall not-- ``(i) directly or through any agent, processor, or licensed member of the network, by contract, requirement, condition, penalty, or otherwise-- ``(I) inhibit the ability of any person who accepts credit cards for payments to direct the routing of electronic credit transactions for processing over any payment card network that-- ``(aa) may process such transactions; and ``(bb) is not on the list established by the Board under subparagraph (D); ``(II) require any person who accepts credit cards for payments to exclusively use, for transactions associated with a particular credit card, an authentication, tokenization, or other security technology that cannot be used by all of the payment card networks that may process electronic credit transactions for that particular credit card; or ``(III) inhibit the ability of another payment card network to handle or process electronic credit transactions using an authentication, tokenization, or other security technology for the processing of those electronic credit transactions; or ``(ii) impose any penalty or disadvantage, financial or otherwise, on any person for-- ``(I) choosing to direct the routing of an electronic credit transaction over any payment card network on which the electronic credit transaction may be processed; or ``(II) failing to ensure that a certain number, or aggregate dollar amount, of electronic credit transactions are handled by a particular payment card network. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602); ``(ii) the term `covered card issuer' means a card issuer that, together with the affiliates of the card issuer, has assets of more than $100,000,000,000; ``(iii) the term `credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model' means a credit card issued by a card issuer that is-- ``(I) the payment card network with respect to the credit card; or ``(II) under common ownership with the payment card network with respect to the credit card; ``(iv) the term `electronic credit transaction'-- ``(I) means a transaction in which a person uses a credit card; and ``(II) includes a transaction in which a person does not physically present a credit card for payment, including a transaction involving the entry of credit card information onto, or use of credit card information in conjunction with, a website interface or a mobile telephone application; and ``(v) the term `licensed member' includes, with respect to a payment card network-- ``(I) a creditor or card issuer that is authorized to issue credit cards bearing any logo of the payment card network; and ``(II) any person, including any financial institution and any person that may be referred to as an `acquirer', that is authorized to-- ``(aa) screen and accept any person into any program under which that person may accept, for payment for goods or services, a credit card bearing any logo of the payment card network; ``(bb) process transactions on behalf of any person who accepts credit cards for payments; and ``(cc) complete financial settlement of any transaction on behalf of a person who accepts credit cards for payments.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ``(E) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the terms `card issuer' and `creditor' have the meanings given the terms in section 103 of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 921 of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. ``(ii) Determinations by board.-- ``(I) In general.--The Board, not later than 3 years after the date on which the regulations prescribed under clause (i) take effect, and not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter, shall determine whether the 2 networks identified under clause (i)(III) have changed, as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board. ``(II) Effect of determination.--If the Board, under subclause (I), determines that the 2 networks described in clause (i)(III) have changed (as compared with the most recent such determination by the Board), clause (i)(III) shall no longer have any force or effect. ``(C) Applicability.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to a credit card issued in a 3-party payment system model. ``(D) Designation of national security risks.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, the Board, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prescribe regulations to establish a public list of any payment card network-- ``(i) the processing of electronic credit transactions by which is determined by the Board to pose a risk to the national security of the United States; or ``(ii) that is owned, operated, or sponsored by a foreign state entity. ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``, except that the Bureau shall not have authority to enforce the requirements of this section or any regulations prescribed by the Board under this section'' after ``section 918''. ( b) Effective Date.--The regulations prescribed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under paragraph (2) of section 921(b) of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693o-2(b)), as amended by subsection (a) of this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date on which the Board prescribes the final version of those regulations.

S.3094

Armed Forces and National Security

Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Labor, in administering homeless veterans reintegration programs, to (1) consider grant applications from entities in all states (to the maximum extent practicable), and (2) conduct an outreach and education program in states where no entity has been awarded a grant to ensure communities are aware of homeless veterans reintegration programs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS. (a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(B) An analysis of the information collected under subsection (c). ``(C) An identification of-- ``(i) the total number of applications for grants under this section that the Secretary received during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted; and ``(ii) the number of such applications that were denied. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''. <all>

Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes.

Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021

Sen. Moran, Jerry

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This bill requires the Department of Labor, in administering homeless veterans reintegration programs, to (1) consider grant applications from entities in all states (to the maximum extent practicable), and (2) conduct an outreach and education program in states where no entity has been awarded a grant to ensure communities are aware of homeless veterans reintegration programs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS. (a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(B) An analysis of the information collected under subsection (c). ``(C) An identification of-- ``(i) the total number of applications for grants under this section that the Secretary received during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted; and ``(ii) the number of such applications that were denied. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(B) An analysis of the information collected under subsection (c). ``(C) An identification of-- ``(i) the total number of applications for grants under this section that the Secretary received during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted; and ``(ii) the number of such applications that were denied. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS. (a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(B) An analysis of the information collected under subsection (c). ``(C) An identification of-- ``(i) the total number of applications for grants under this section that the Secretary received during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted; and ``(ii) the number of such applications that were denied. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS. (a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(B) An analysis of the information collected under subsection (c). ``(C) An identification of-- ``(i) the total number of applications for grants under this section that the Secretary received during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted; and ``(ii) the number of such applications that were denied. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. a) Grants.--Section 2021 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: ``(b) Grants.--(1) In awarding grants for purposes of conducting programs described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consider applications for fundable grants from entities in all States. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2021A(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 2021(d)'' and inserting ``section 2021(e)''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve homeless veterans reintegration programs, and for other purposes. ``(2) In each State in which no entity has been awarded a grant described in paragraph (1) as of the date of the enactment of the Reaching Every Homeless Veteran Act of 2021, the Secretary of Labor shall, in coordination with the Director of Veterans' Employment and Training in the State, organize and conduct an outreach and education program to ensure communities are aware of the programs conducted under this section and the benefits of the programs.''. (b) Contents of Biennial Report to Congress.--Subsection (e) of section 2021 of such title, as redesignated by subsection (a)(1), is amended-- (1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Not less''; and (2) by striking the second sentence and inserting the following: ``(2) The Secretary of Labor shall include in each report submitted under paragraph (1) the following: ``(A) An evaluation of services furnished to veterans under this section. ``(D) With respect to each State in which no entity was awarded a grant under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- ``(i) an identification of the top five reasons why entities that applied for such a grant were not awarded the grant; and ``(ii) information regarding the specific criteria used to score the applications and an explanation of if, how, or why such criteria differed from the previous fiscal year.''. (

H.R.461

Immigration

Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detained, or convicted for certain peaceful actions. An individual receiving refugee status under this bill shall not be counted against various numerical limitations. When determining whether an individual shall be admitted as a refugee under this bill, an individual whose citizenship, nationality, or residency was revoked for submitting a nonfrivolous application for a U.S. immigration benefit shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. The general presumption that an alien is seeking immigrant status shall not apply to certain Hong Kong residents seeking asylum into the United States. (Typically, an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant must establish that the alien does not intend to immigrate to the United States.) This exception to the presumption shall apply to certain individuals involved in the 2019 and 2020 protests against China's encroachment into Hong Kong's autonomy (Hong Kong is a part of China but has a separate legal and economic system). An individual from Hong Kong may not be denied admission into the United States if the primary reason for the denial is a politically motivated government action against the individual's involvement in protests.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF HONG KONG AS PRIORITY 2 REFUGEES. (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall designate as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern the following categories of aliens: (1) Individuals who are residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who suffered persecution, or have a well- founded fear of persecution, on account of their peaceful expression of political opinions or peaceful participation in political activities or associations. (2) Individuals who have been formally charged, detained, or convicted on account of their peaceful actions as described in section 206(b)(2) of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 (22 U.S.C. 5726). (3) The spouses, children, and parents (as such terms are defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) of individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2), except such parents who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China. (b) Processing of Hong Kong Refugees.--The processing of individuals described in subsection (a) for classification as refugees may occur in Hong Kong or in a third country. (c) Eligibility for Admission as Refugees.--An alien may not be denied the opportunity to apply for admission as a refugee under this section primarily because such alien-- (1) qualifies as an immediate relative of a citizen of the United States; or (2) is eligible for admission to the United States under any other immigrant classification. (d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. (e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). (f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants who are currently pending-- (i) employment verification; (ii) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (iii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iv) the completion of security checks; and (C) the number of denials of applications for refugee status, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial. (3) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (4) Public reports.--The Secretary of State shall make each report submitted under this subsection available to the public on the internet website of the Department of State. (g) Satisfaction of Other Requirements.--Aliens granted status under this section as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern under the refugee resettlement priority system shall be considered to satisfy the requirements under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) for admission to the United States. SEC. 3. WAIVER OF IMMIGRANT STATUS PRESUMPTION. (a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). (b) Alien Described.-- (1) In general.--An alien described in this paragraph is an alien who-- (A) on June 30, 2020, is a resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; (B) is seeking entry to the United States to apply for asylum under section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158); and (C)(i) had a leadership role in civil society organizations supportive of the protests in 2019 and 2020 relating to the Hong Kong extradition bill and the encroachment on the autonomy of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China; (ii) had an organizing role for such protests; (iii) acted as a first aid responder for such protests; (iv) suffered harm while covering such protests as a journalist; (v) provided paid or pro-bono legal services to 1 or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (vi) during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was formally charged, detained, or convicted for his or her participation in such protests. (2) Exclusion.--An alien described in this paragraph does not include any alien who is a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China. SEC. 4. REFUGEE AND ASYLUM DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. (a) Persecution on Account of Political Opinion.-- (1) In general.--For purposes of refugee determinations under this Act in accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), an individual whose citizenship, nationality, or residency is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. (2) Nationals of the people's republic of china.--For purposes of refugee determinations under this Act in accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), a national of the People's Republic of China whose residency in the Hong Kong Special Administrative region, or any other area within the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, as determined by the Secretary of State, is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. (b) Changed Circumstances.--For purposes of asylum determinations under this Act in accordance with section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), the revocation of the citizenship, nationality, or residency of an individual for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to be a changed circumstance under subsection (a)(2)(D) of that section. SEC. 5. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON ENCOURAGING ALLIES AND PARTNERS TO MAKE SIMILAR ACCOMMODATIONS. It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China. SEC. 6. TERMINATION. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes.

Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act

Rep. Curtis, John R.

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UT

This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political activity; or (2) has been formally charged, detained, or convicted for certain peaceful actions. An individual receiving refugee status under this bill shall not be counted against various numerical limitations. When determining whether an individual shall be admitted as a refugee under this bill, an individual whose citizenship, nationality, or residency was revoked for submitting a nonfrivolous application for a U.S. immigration benefit shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. The general presumption that an alien is seeking immigrant status shall not apply to certain Hong Kong residents seeking asylum into the United States. (Typically, an alien seeking admission as a nonimmigrant must establish that the alien does not intend to immigrate to the United States.) This exception to the presumption shall apply to certain individuals involved in the 2019 and 2020 protests against China's encroachment into Hong Kong's autonomy (Hong Kong is a part of China but has a separate legal and economic system). An individual from Hong Kong may not be denied admission into the United States if the primary reason for the denial is a politically motivated government action against the individual's involvement in protests.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. 5726). 1101)) of individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2), except such parents who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China. (d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. (f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (3) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (4) Public reports.--The Secretary of State shall make each report submitted under this subsection available to the public on the internet website of the Department of State. 1157) for admission to the United States. 3. (a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). 1158); and (C)(i) had a leadership role in civil society organizations supportive of the protests in 2019 and 2020 relating to the Hong Kong extradition bill and the encroachment on the autonomy of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China; (ii) had an organizing role for such protests; (iii) acted as a first aid responder for such protests; (iv) suffered harm while covering such protests as a journalist; (v) provided paid or pro-bono legal services to 1 or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (vi) during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was formally charged, detained, or convicted for his or her participation in such protests. REFUGEE AND ASYLUM DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. 1157), an individual whose citizenship, nationality, or residency is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. 5. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON ENCOURAGING ALLIES AND PARTNERS TO MAKE SIMILAR ACCOMMODATIONS. SEC. 6. TERMINATION.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. 2. 1101)) of individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2), except such parents who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China. (f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (4) Public reports.--The Secretary of State shall make each report submitted under this subsection available to the public on the internet website of the Department of State. 1157) for admission to the United States. 3. (a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). 1158); and (C)(i) had a leadership role in civil society organizations supportive of the protests in 2019 and 2020 relating to the Hong Kong extradition bill and the encroachment on the autonomy of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China; (ii) had an organizing role for such protests; (iii) acted as a first aid responder for such protests; (iv) suffered harm while covering such protests as a journalist; (v) provided paid or pro-bono legal services to 1 or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (vi) during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was formally charged, detained, or convicted for his or her participation in such protests. REFUGEE AND ASYLUM DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. 1101(a)) shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. 5. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON ENCOURAGING ALLIES AND PARTNERS TO MAKE SIMILAR ACCOMMODATIONS. SEC.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act''. 2. 5726). 1101)) of individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2), except such parents who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China. (b) Processing of Hong Kong Refugees.--The processing of individuals described in subsection (a) for classification as refugees may occur in Hong Kong or in a third country. (d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. (e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). (f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants who are currently pending-- (i) employment verification; (ii) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (iii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iv) the completion of security checks; and (C) the number of denials of applications for refugee status, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial. (3) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (4) Public reports.--The Secretary of State shall make each report submitted under this subsection available to the public on the internet website of the Department of State. 1157) for admission to the United States. 3. (a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). 1158); and (C)(i) had a leadership role in civil society organizations supportive of the protests in 2019 and 2020 relating to the Hong Kong extradition bill and the encroachment on the autonomy of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China; (ii) had an organizing role for such protests; (iii) acted as a first aid responder for such protests; (iv) suffered harm while covering such protests as a journalist; (v) provided paid or pro-bono legal services to 1 or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (vi) during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was formally charged, detained, or convicted for his or her participation in such protests. REFUGEE AND ASYLUM DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. 1157), an individual whose citizenship, nationality, or residency is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. (b) Changed Circumstances.--For purposes of asylum determinations under this Act in accordance with section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 5. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON ENCOURAGING ALLIES AND PARTNERS TO MAKE SIMILAR ACCOMMODATIONS. SEC. 6. TERMINATION. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act''. 2. DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF HONG KONG AS PRIORITY 2 REFUGEES. (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall designate as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern the following categories of aliens: (1) Individuals who are residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who suffered persecution, or have a well- founded fear of persecution, on account of their peaceful expression of political opinions or peaceful participation in political activities or associations. 5726). (3) The spouses, children, and parents (as such terms are defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) of individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2), except such parents who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China. (b) Processing of Hong Kong Refugees.--The processing of individuals described in subsection (a) for classification as refugees may occur in Hong Kong or in a third country. (c) Eligibility for Admission as Refugees.--An alien may not be denied the opportunity to apply for admission as a refugee under this section primarily because such alien-- (1) qualifies as an immediate relative of a citizen of the United States; or (2) is eligible for admission to the United States under any other immigrant classification. (d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. (e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). (f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants who are currently pending-- (i) employment verification; (ii) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (iii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iv) the completion of security checks; and (C) the number of denials of applications for refugee status, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial. (3) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (4) Public reports.--The Secretary of State shall make each report submitted under this subsection available to the public on the internet website of the Department of State. (g) Satisfaction of Other Requirements.--Aliens granted status under this section as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern under the refugee resettlement priority system shall be considered to satisfy the requirements under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) for admission to the United States. 3. WAIVER OF IMMIGRANT STATUS PRESUMPTION. (a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). 1158); and (C)(i) had a leadership role in civil society organizations supportive of the protests in 2019 and 2020 relating to the Hong Kong extradition bill and the encroachment on the autonomy of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China; (ii) had an organizing role for such protests; (iii) acted as a first aid responder for such protests; (iv) suffered harm while covering such protests as a journalist; (v) provided paid or pro-bono legal services to 1 or more individuals arrested for participating in such protests; or (vi) during the period beginning on June 9, 2019, and ending on June 30, 2020, was formally charged, detained, or convicted for his or her participation in such protests. REFUGEE AND ASYLUM DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. 1157), an individual whose citizenship, nationality, or residency is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. (b) Changed Circumstances.--For purposes of asylum determinations under this Act in accordance with section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 5. STATEMENT OF POLICY ON ENCOURAGING ALLIES AND PARTNERS TO MAKE SIMILAR ACCOMMODATIONS. SEC. 6. TERMINATION. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. 3) The spouses, children, and parents (as such terms are defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) of individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2), except such parents who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China. (b) Processing of Hong Kong Refugees.--The processing of individuals described in subsection (a) for classification as refugees may occur in Hong Kong or in a third country. ( e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). (f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants who are currently pending-- (i) employment verification; (ii) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (iii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iv) the completion of security checks; and (C) the number of denials of applications for refugee status, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial. ( (g) Satisfaction of Other Requirements.--Aliens granted status under this section as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern under the refugee resettlement priority system shall be considered to satisfy the requirements under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) for admission to the United States. a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). ( 2) Exclusion.--An alien described in this paragraph does not include any alien who is a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China. REFUGEE AND ASYLUM DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. ( 1101(a)) shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. ( b) Changed Circumstances.--For purposes of asylum determinations under this Act in accordance with section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), the revocation of the citizenship, nationality, or residency of an individual for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to be a changed circumstance under subsection (a)(2)(D) of that section. It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. (e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). ( f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Exclusion.--An alien described in this paragraph does not include any alien who is a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China. 2) Nationals of the people's republic of china.--For purposes of refugee determinations under this Act in accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), a national of the People's Republic of China whose residency in the Hong Kong Special Administrative region, or any other area within the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, as determined by the Secretary of State, is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. ( It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. (e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). ( f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Exclusion.--An alien described in this paragraph does not include any alien who is a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China. 2) Nationals of the people's republic of china.--For purposes of refugee determinations under this Act in accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), a national of the People's Republic of China whose residency in the Hong Kong Special Administrative region, or any other area within the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, as determined by the Secretary of State, is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. ( It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. 3) The spouses, children, and parents (as such terms are defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) of individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2), except such parents who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China. (b) Processing of Hong Kong Refugees.--The processing of individuals described in subsection (a) for classification as refugees may occur in Hong Kong or in a third country. ( e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). (f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants who are currently pending-- (i) employment verification; (ii) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (iii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iv) the completion of security checks; and (C) the number of denials of applications for refugee status, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial. ( (g) Satisfaction of Other Requirements.--Aliens granted status under this section as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern under the refugee resettlement priority system shall be considered to satisfy the requirements under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) for admission to the United States. a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). ( 2) Exclusion.--An alien described in this paragraph does not include any alien who is a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China. REFUGEE AND ASYLUM DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. ( 1101(a)) shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. ( b) Changed Circumstances.--For purposes of asylum determinations under this Act in accordance with section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), the revocation of the citizenship, nationality, or residency of an individual for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to be a changed circumstance under subsection (a)(2)(D) of that section. It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. (e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). ( f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Exclusion.--An alien described in this paragraph does not include any alien who is a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China. 2) Nationals of the people's republic of china.--For purposes of refugee determinations under this Act in accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), a national of the People's Republic of China whose residency in the Hong Kong Special Administrative region, or any other area within the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, as determined by the Secretary of State, is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. ( It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. 3) The spouses, children, and parents (as such terms are defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)) of individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2), except such parents who are citizens of a country other than the People's Republic of China. (b) Processing of Hong Kong Refugees.--The processing of individuals described in subsection (a) for classification as refugees may occur in Hong Kong or in a third country. ( e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). (f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants who are currently pending-- (i) employment verification; (ii) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (iii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iv) the completion of security checks; and (C) the number of denials of applications for refugee status, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial. ( (g) Satisfaction of Other Requirements.--Aliens granted status under this section as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern under the refugee resettlement priority system shall be considered to satisfy the requirements under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) for admission to the United States. a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). ( 2) Exclusion.--An alien described in this paragraph does not include any alien who is a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China. REFUGEE AND ASYLUM DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT. ( 1101(a)) shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. ( b) Changed Circumstances.--For purposes of asylum determinations under this Act in accordance with section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), the revocation of the citizenship, nationality, or residency of an individual for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to be a changed circumstance under subsection (a)(2)(D) of that section. It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. (e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). ( f) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a report on the matters described in paragraph (2) to-- (A) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Exclusion.--An alien described in this paragraph does not include any alien who is a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China. 2) Nationals of the people's republic of china.--For purposes of refugee determinations under this Act in accordance with section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), a national of the People's Republic of China whose residency in the Hong Kong Special Administrative region, or any other area within the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, as determined by the Secretary of State, is revoked for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to have suffered persecution on account of political opinion. ( It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). ( ( 2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants who are currently pending-- (i) employment verification; (ii) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (iii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iv) the completion of security checks; and (C) the number of denials of applications for refugee status, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial. ( ( a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). ( ( b) Changed Circumstances.--For purposes of asylum determinations under this Act in accordance with section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), the revocation of the citizenship, nationality, or residency of an individual for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to be a changed circumstance under subsection (a)(2)(D) of that section. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. d) Facilitation of Admissions.--An applicant for admission to the United States from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may not be denied primarily on the basis of a politically motivated arrest, detention, or other adverse government action taken against such applicant as a result of the participation by such applicant in protest activities. ( ( It is the policy of the United States to encourage allies and partners of the United States to make accommodations similar to the accommodations made in this Act for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who are fleeing oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes. e) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Aliens provided refugee status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201, 202, 203, or 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151, 1152, 1153, or 1157). ( ( 2) Matters to be included.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of applications that are pending at the end of the reporting period; (B) the average wait-times for all applicants who are currently pending-- (i) employment verification; (ii) a prescreening interview with a resettlement support center; (iii) an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; and (iv) the completion of security checks; and (C) the number of denials of applications for refugee status, disaggregated by the reason for each such denial. ( ( a) In General.--The presumption under the first sentence of section 214(b) (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) that every alien is an immigrant until the alien establishes that the alien is entitled to nonimmigrant status shall not apply to an alien described in subsection (b). ( ( b) Changed Circumstances.--For purposes of asylum determinations under this Act in accordance with section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), the revocation of the citizenship, nationality, or residency of an individual for having submitted to any United States Government agency a nonfrivolous application for refugee status, asylum, or any other immigration benefit under the immigration laws shall be considered to be a changed circumstance under subsection (a)(2)(D) of that section. This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall cease to have effect on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.8060

Crime and Law Enforcement

Safe to Tell Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states for establishing anonymous school threat reporting programs.

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe to Tell Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (b) Use of Grant Funds.--A grant under this section may be used for the establishment of a program described in section 3. (c) Application.--A State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including a copy of the law described in section 3(a). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. SEC. 3. STATE LAW DESCRIBED. (a) In General.--A law described in this section is a law establishing a program described in subsection (b). (b) Program Requirements.--A program established under subsection (a) shall-- (1) establish and maintain methods (including a telephone hotline, a mobile application, and a website) that provide individuals with the means to relay information anonymously concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent, or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, to appropriate law enforcement and public safety agencies and school officials; (2) establish methods and procedures to ensure that the identity of the reporting parties remains unknown to all persons and entities, including law enforcement officers and employees operating the program; (3) establish methods and procedures so that information obtained from a reporting party who voluntarily discloses his or her identity and verifies that he or she is willing to be identified may be shared with law enforcement officers, employees operating the program, and with school officials; (4) establish methods and procedures to ensure that a reporting party's identity that becomes known through any means other than voluntary disclosure is not further disclosed; (5) promptly forward information received by the program to the appropriate law enforcement or public safety agency or school officials; (6) train law enforcement dispatch centers, school districts, individual schools, and other entities on appropriate awareness and response to information received under the program; (7) provide awareness and education materials to participating schools and school district; (8) monitor each reporting method under the program 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including providing an answering service staffed with an individual trained in receiving reports under the program; (9) provide accountability and quality assurance measures, including disposition reporting, as well as measures to prevent abuse; (10) provide that, except as provided under paragraph (11), materials created or obtained through the implementation or operation of the program are confidential, and a person shall not disclose the material; and (11) provide that a person administering the program may not be compelled to produce any information received under the program or other materials produced as part of the program except on the motion of a criminal defendant to the court in which the offense is being tried. <all>

Safe to Tell Act of 2022

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes.

Safe to Tell Act of 2022

Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy

R

WA

This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states for establishing anonymous school threat reporting programs.

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe to Tell Act of 2022''. 2. GRANTS. (b) Use of Grant Funds.--A grant under this section may be used for the establishment of a program described in section 3. (c) Application.--A State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including a copy of the law described in section 3(a). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. SEC. 3. STATE LAW DESCRIBED. (b) Program Requirements.--A program established under subsection (a) shall-- (1) establish and maintain methods (including a telephone hotline, a mobile application, and a website) that provide individuals with the means to relay information anonymously concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent, or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, to appropriate law enforcement and public safety agencies and school officials; (2) establish methods and procedures to ensure that the identity of the reporting parties remains unknown to all persons and entities, including law enforcement officers and employees operating the program; (3) establish methods and procedures so that information obtained from a reporting party who voluntarily discloses his or her identity and verifies that he or she is willing to be identified may be shared with law enforcement officers, employees operating the program, and with school officials; (4) establish methods and procedures to ensure that a reporting party's identity that becomes known through any means other than voluntary disclosure is not further disclosed; (5) promptly forward information received by the program to the appropriate law enforcement or public safety agency or school officials; (6) train law enforcement dispatch centers, school districts, individual schools, and other entities on appropriate awareness and response to information received under the program; (7) provide awareness and education materials to participating schools and school district; (8) monitor each reporting method under the program 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including providing an answering service staffed with an individual trained in receiving reports under the program; (9) provide accountability and quality assurance measures, including disposition reporting, as well as measures to prevent abuse; (10) provide that, except as provided under paragraph (11), materials created or obtained through the implementation or operation of the program are confidential, and a person shall not disclose the material; and (11) provide that a person administering the program may not be compelled to produce any information received under the program or other materials produced as part of the program except on the motion of a criminal defendant to the court in which the offense is being tried.

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. 2. GRANTS. (c) Application.--A State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including a copy of the law described in section 3(a). SEC. 3. STATE LAW DESCRIBED.

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe to Tell Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (b) Use of Grant Funds.--A grant under this section may be used for the establishment of a program described in section 3. (c) Application.--A State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including a copy of the law described in section 3(a). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. SEC. 3. STATE LAW DESCRIBED. (a) In General.--A law described in this section is a law establishing a program described in subsection (b). (b) Program Requirements.--A program established under subsection (a) shall-- (1) establish and maintain methods (including a telephone hotline, a mobile application, and a website) that provide individuals with the means to relay information anonymously concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent, or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, to appropriate law enforcement and public safety agencies and school officials; (2) establish methods and procedures to ensure that the identity of the reporting parties remains unknown to all persons and entities, including law enforcement officers and employees operating the program; (3) establish methods and procedures so that information obtained from a reporting party who voluntarily discloses his or her identity and verifies that he or she is willing to be identified may be shared with law enforcement officers, employees operating the program, and with school officials; (4) establish methods and procedures to ensure that a reporting party's identity that becomes known through any means other than voluntary disclosure is not further disclosed; (5) promptly forward information received by the program to the appropriate law enforcement or public safety agency or school officials; (6) train law enforcement dispatch centers, school districts, individual schools, and other entities on appropriate awareness and response to information received under the program; (7) provide awareness and education materials to participating schools and school district; (8) monitor each reporting method under the program 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including providing an answering service staffed with an individual trained in receiving reports under the program; (9) provide accountability and quality assurance measures, including disposition reporting, as well as measures to prevent abuse; (10) provide that, except as provided under paragraph (11), materials created or obtained through the implementation or operation of the program are confidential, and a person shall not disclose the material; and (11) provide that a person administering the program may not be compelled to produce any information received under the program or other materials produced as part of the program except on the motion of a criminal defendant to the court in which the offense is being tried. <all>

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe to Tell Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (b) Use of Grant Funds.--A grant under this section may be used for the establishment of a program described in section 3. (c) Application.--A State seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including a copy of the law described in section 3(a). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. SEC. 3. STATE LAW DESCRIBED. (a) In General.--A law described in this section is a law establishing a program described in subsection (b). (b) Program Requirements.--A program established under subsection (a) shall-- (1) establish and maintain methods (including a telephone hotline, a mobile application, and a website) that provide individuals with the means to relay information anonymously concerning unsafe, potentially harmful, dangerous, violent, or criminal activities, or the threat of these activities, to appropriate law enforcement and public safety agencies and school officials; (2) establish methods and procedures to ensure that the identity of the reporting parties remains unknown to all persons and entities, including law enforcement officers and employees operating the program; (3) establish methods and procedures so that information obtained from a reporting party who voluntarily discloses his or her identity and verifies that he or she is willing to be identified may be shared with law enforcement officers, employees operating the program, and with school officials; (4) establish methods and procedures to ensure that a reporting party's identity that becomes known through any means other than voluntary disclosure is not further disclosed; (5) promptly forward information received by the program to the appropriate law enforcement or public safety agency or school officials; (6) train law enforcement dispatch centers, school districts, individual schools, and other entities on appropriate awareness and response to information received under the program; (7) provide awareness and education materials to participating schools and school district; (8) monitor each reporting method under the program 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including providing an answering service staffed with an individual trained in receiving reports under the program; (9) provide accountability and quality assurance measures, including disposition reporting, as well as measures to prevent abuse; (10) provide that, except as provided under paragraph (11), materials created or obtained through the implementation or operation of the program are confidential, and a person shall not disclose the material; and (11) provide that a person administering the program may not be compelled to produce any information received under the program or other materials produced as part of the program except on the motion of a criminal defendant to the court in which the offense is being tried. <all>

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Attorney General may make grants to States that enact a law described in section 3 and otherwise conforms its laws to the requirements of section 3. (

H.R.5142

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill posthumously provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 13 service members who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. 1511]] Public Law 117-72 117th Congress An Act To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 16, 2021 - [H.R. 5142]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: 31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. (2) The explosion was confirmed to be a suicide bombing by ISIS-K terrorist group. (3) Estimates as high as 200 deaths were reported, including 13 servicemembers of the United States, as well as hundreds more wounded. (4) The attack on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 13 United States servicemembers, making it the deadliest single day of the war for the United States in more than a decade. (5) The American servicemembers went above and beyond the call of duty to protect citizens of the United States and our allies to ensure they are brought to safety in an extremely dangerous situation as the Taliban regained control over Afghanistan. (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. (7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. (8) <<NOTE: Maxton Soviak. Kareem Nikoui. David Espinoza. Rylee McCollum. Jared Schmitz. Hunter Lopez. Taylor Hoover. Daegan William-Tyeler Page. Nicole Gee. Humberto Sanchez. Dylan Merola. Johanny Rosario Pichardo. Ryan Knauss.>> Maxton Soviak, Kareem Nikoui, David Espinoza, Rylee McCollum, Jared Schmitz, Hunter Lopez, Taylor Hoover, Daegan William- Tyeler Page, Nicole Gee, Humberto Sanchez, Dylan Merola, Johanny Rosario Pichardo, and Ryan Knauss have been identified as the 13 servicemembers who died from the blast while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. 1512]] shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display outside of the District of Columbia at times, particularly at other locations associated with the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 2 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 4. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 5. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. (a) Authority To Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck pursuant to this Act. (b) Proceeds of Sale.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 3 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. SEC. 6. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 1513]] Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Approved December 16, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5142: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House. Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate. <all>

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

Rep. McClain, Lisa C.

R

MI

This bill posthumously provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 13 service members who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. 5142]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: 31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (2) The explosion was confirmed to be a suicide bombing by ISIS-K terrorist group. (4) The attack on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 13 United States servicemembers, making it the deadliest single day of the war for the United States in more than a decade. (5) The American servicemembers went above and beyond the call of duty to protect citizens of the United States and our allies to ensure they are brought to safety in an extremely dangerous situation as the Taliban regained control over Afghanistan. (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. (7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. (8) <<NOTE: Maxton Soviak. Kareem Nikoui. David Espinoza. Rylee McCollum. Jared Schmitz. Hunter Lopez. Taylor Hoover. Daegan William-Tyeler Page. Nicole Gee. Humberto Sanchez. Dylan Merola. Johanny Rosario Pichardo. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 2 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. (a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. 5. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. SEC. 6. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 1513]] Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Approved December 16, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. 5142]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: 31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (2) The explosion was confirmed to be a suicide bombing by ISIS-K terrorist group. (4) The attack on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 13 United States servicemembers, making it the deadliest single day of the war for the United States in more than a decade. (5) The American servicemembers went above and beyond the call of duty to protect citizens of the United States and our allies to ensure they are brought to safety in an extremely dangerous situation as the Taliban regained control over Afghanistan. (7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. (8) <<NOTE: Maxton Soviak. Kareem Nikoui. David Espinoza. Rylee McCollum. Jared Schmitz. Hunter Lopez. Taylor Hoover. Daegan William-Tyeler Page. Nicole Gee. Humberto Sanchez. Dylan Merola. Johanny Rosario Pichardo. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. 5. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. SEC. 6. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. Approved December 16, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. <<NOTE: Dec. 16, 2021 - [H.R. 5142]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: 31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. (2) The explosion was confirmed to be a suicide bombing by ISIS-K terrorist group. (3) Estimates as high as 200 deaths were reported, including 13 servicemembers of the United States, as well as hundreds more wounded. (4) The attack on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 13 United States servicemembers, making it the deadliest single day of the war for the United States in more than a decade. (5) The American servicemembers went above and beyond the call of duty to protect citizens of the United States and our allies to ensure they are brought to safety in an extremely dangerous situation as the Taliban regained control over Afghanistan. (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. (7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. (8) <<NOTE: Maxton Soviak. Kareem Nikoui. David Espinoza. Rylee McCollum. Jared Schmitz. Hunter Lopez. Taylor Hoover. Daegan William-Tyeler Page. Nicole Gee. Humberto Sanchez. Dylan Merola. Johanny Rosario Pichardo. Ryan Knauss.>> Maxton Soviak, Kareem Nikoui, David Espinoza, Rylee McCollum, Jared Schmitz, Hunter Lopez, Taylor Hoover, Daegan William- Tyeler Page, Nicole Gee, Humberto Sanchez, Dylan Merola, Johanny Rosario Pichardo, and Ryan Knauss have been identified as the 13 servicemembers who died from the blast while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. 1512]] shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display outside of the District of Columbia at times, particularly at other locations associated with the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 2 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 5. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. (a) Authority To Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck pursuant to this Act. SEC. 6. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 1513]] Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Approved December 16, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5142: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House. Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. 1511]] Public Law 117-72 117th Congress An Act To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 16, 2021 - [H.R. 5142]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: 31 USC 5111 note.>> SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. (2) The explosion was confirmed to be a suicide bombing by ISIS-K terrorist group. (3) Estimates as high as 200 deaths were reported, including 13 servicemembers of the United States, as well as hundreds more wounded. (4) The attack on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed 13 United States servicemembers, making it the deadliest single day of the war for the United States in more than a decade. (5) The American servicemembers went above and beyond the call of duty to protect citizens of the United States and our allies to ensure they are brought to safety in an extremely dangerous situation as the Taliban regained control over Afghanistan. (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. (7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. (8) <<NOTE: Maxton Soviak. Kareem Nikoui. David Espinoza. Rylee McCollum. Jared Schmitz. Hunter Lopez. Taylor Hoover. Daegan William-Tyeler Page. Nicole Gee. Humberto Sanchez. Dylan Merola. Johanny Rosario Pichardo. Ryan Knauss.>> Maxton Soviak, Kareem Nikoui, David Espinoza, Rylee McCollum, Jared Schmitz, Hunter Lopez, Taylor Hoover, Daegan William- Tyeler Page, Nicole Gee, Humberto Sanchez, Dylan Merola, Johanny Rosario Pichardo, and Ryan Knauss have been identified as the 13 servicemembers who died from the blast while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. 1512]] shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. (b) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. (2) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution shall make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display outside of the District of Columbia at times, particularly at other locations associated with the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 2 at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 4. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 5. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE. (a) Authority To Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck pursuant to this Act. (b) Proceeds of Sale.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 3 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. SEC. 6. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 1513]] Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Approved December 16, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5142: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House. Nov. 17, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. ( Daegan William-Tyeler Page. a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. ( (b) Proceeds of Sale.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 3 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( 7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( 1512]] shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. ( b) <<NOTE: Determination. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( 7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( 1512]] shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. ( b) <<NOTE: Determination. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. ( Daegan William-Tyeler Page. a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. ( (b) Proceeds of Sale.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 3 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( 7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( 1512]] shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. ( b) <<NOTE: Determination. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. ( Daegan William-Tyeler Page. a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. ( (b) Proceeds of Sale.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 3 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( 7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( 1512]] shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. ( b) <<NOTE: Determination. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. ( Daegan William-Tyeler Page. a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. ( (b) Proceeds of Sale.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 3 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( 7) The American servicemembers dedicated their lives and their heroism deserves great honor. ( CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( 1512]] shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a single gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration to the 13 servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. ( b) <<NOTE: Determination. c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the [[Page 135STAT. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 72] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135STAT. The Congress finds the following: (1) At 9:44 A.M., on August 26, 2021, the Pentagon confirmed that one explosion occurred at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. ( (6) The American servicemembers exemplified extreme bravery and valor against armed enemy combatants. ( Daegan William-Tyeler Page. a) Presentations Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate [[Page 135STAT. (c) Smithsonian Institution.-- (1) In general.--Following the award of the gold medal under subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and made available for research. ( a) National Medals.--The medal struck pursuant to this Act is a national medal for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. ( (b) Proceeds of Sale.--The amounts received from the sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 3 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 167 (2021): Oct. 25, considered and passed House.

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Transportation and Public Works