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H.R.8901

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a report outlining its plan to provide alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding military installations with levels of perfluoroalkyl substances that have been determined to be above the lifetime health advisory for contamination (as issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on June 21, 2022).

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROVISION OF WATER ALTERNATIVES TO COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY PFAS CONTAMINATION. (a) Report Required.--Not later than December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing an outline of the plan of the Department of Defense to provide (or continue providing, as the case may be) alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding military installations with levels of perfluoroalkyl substances that have been determined to be above the lifetime health advisory for contamination for such substances as issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. (3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (4) A description of any plans of the Department for community engagement with respect to affected communities referred to in subsection (a). (5) A description of any additional resources necessary for the Secretary to address the needs of such affected communities. (6) A description of the testing methods for perfluoroalkyl substances, and the levels of detection associated with such methods, currently available to the Department. (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes.

Rep. Slotkin, Elissa

D

MI

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a report outlining its plan to provide alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding military installations with levels of perfluoroalkyl substances that have been determined to be above the lifetime health advisory for contamination (as issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on June 21, 2022).

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROVISION OF WATER ALTERNATIVES TO COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY PFAS CONTAMINATION. (a) Report Required.--Not later than December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing an outline of the plan of the Department of Defense to provide (or continue providing, as the case may be) alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding military installations with levels of perfluoroalkyl substances that have been determined to be above the lifetime health advisory for contamination for such substances as issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. (3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (4) A description of any plans of the Department for community engagement with respect to affected communities referred to in subsection (a). (5) A description of any additional resources necessary for the Secretary to address the needs of such affected communities. (6) A description of the testing methods for perfluoroalkyl substances, and the levels of detection associated with such methods, currently available to the Department. (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROVISION OF WATER ALTERNATIVES TO COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY PFAS CONTAMINATION. (b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. (3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (4) A description of any plans of the Department for community engagement with respect to affected communities referred to in subsection (a). (5) A description of any additional resources necessary for the Secretary to address the needs of such affected communities. (6) A description of the testing methods for perfluoroalkyl substances, and the levels of detection associated with such methods, currently available to the Department. (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROVISION OF WATER ALTERNATIVES TO COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY PFAS CONTAMINATION. (a) Report Required.--Not later than December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing an outline of the plan of the Department of Defense to provide (or continue providing, as the case may be) alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding military installations with levels of perfluoroalkyl substances that have been determined to be above the lifetime health advisory for contamination for such substances as issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. (3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (4) A description of any plans of the Department for community engagement with respect to affected communities referred to in subsection (a). (5) A description of any additional resources necessary for the Secretary to address the needs of such affected communities. (6) A description of the testing methods for perfluoroalkyl substances, and the levels of detection associated with such methods, currently available to the Department. (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROVISION OF WATER ALTERNATIVES TO COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY PFAS CONTAMINATION. (a) Report Required.--Not later than December 1, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing an outline of the plan of the Department of Defense to provide (or continue providing, as the case may be) alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding military installations with levels of perfluoroalkyl substances that have been determined to be above the lifetime health advisory for contamination for such substances as issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. (3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (4) A description of any plans of the Department for community engagement with respect to affected communities referred to in subsection (a). (5) A description of any additional resources necessary for the Secretary to address the needs of such affected communities. (6) A description of the testing methods for perfluoroalkyl substances, and the levels of detection associated with such methods, currently available to the Department. (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. ( 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. ( (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. ( (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. ( 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. ( (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. ( 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. ( (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. ( 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. ( (c) Alternative Water Source Defined.--In this section, the term ``alternative water source'' means a source of water uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding the provision of water alternatives to communities affected by PFAS contamination, and for other purposes. b) Matters.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A list of any military installations previously classified as requiring ``no further action'' with respect to perfluoroalkyl substances contamination that, as of the date of the report, require additional investigation with respect to such contamination. (2) A list of any military installations with previous tests results of perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid at concentrations above 0 but less than 70 parts per trillion, and a description of the timeline and processes by which the Secretary has provided, and continues to provide, alternative water sources to affected communities surrounding such installations. ( 3) A description of any guidance issued by the Secretary to update the processes and procedures of the Department in accordance with the lifetime health advisory issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and printed in the Federal Register on June 21, 2022. (

S.4880

Transportation and Public Works

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to issue or update guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or additional screening, including by ensuring adherence to hygienic standards.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act (Public Law 114-293) is amended by adding at the end the following new sections: ``SEC. 3. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. Such guidance shall-- ``(1) be developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(2) ensure adherence to hygienic standards, as established by the Administrator, in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(3) ensure that, when any such re-screening or additional screening requires additional testing, such testing so adheres to such standards, to so minimize such risk; and ``(4) apply to security screening personnel of the Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening pursuant to section 44920 of title 49, United States Code. ``SEC. 4. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3. Such audit shall also include information relating to the effect of various types of screening technologies, including bottled liquid scanners, on the screening of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening, and the rate at which such items are denied entry into the sterile area (as such term is defined in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations).''. <all>

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

A bill to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

D

IL

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration to issue or update guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or additional screening, including by ensuring adherence to hygienic standards.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act (Public Law 114-293) is amended by adding at the end the following new sections: ``SEC. 3. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. Such guidance shall-- ``(1) be developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(2) ensure adherence to hygienic standards, as established by the Administrator, in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(3) ensure that, when any such re-screening or additional screening requires additional testing, such testing so adheres to such standards, to so minimize such risk; and ``(4) apply to security screening personnel of the Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening pursuant to section 44920 of title 49, United States Code. ``SEC. 4. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3. Such audit shall also include information relating to the effect of various types of screening technologies, including bottled liquid scanners, on the screening of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening, and the rate at which such items are denied entry into the sterile area (as such term is defined in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations).''. <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 ``Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act (Public Law 114-293) is amended by adding at the end the following new sections: ``SEC. 3. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. Such guidance shall-- ``(1) be developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(2) ensure adherence to hygienic standards, as established by the Administrator, in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(3) ensure that, when any such re-screening or additional screening requires additional testing, such testing so adheres to such standards, to so minimize such risk; and ``(4) apply to security screening personnel of the Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening pursuant to section 44920 of title 49, United States Code. 4. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act (Public Law 114-293) is amended by adding at the end the following new sections: ``SEC. 3. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. Such guidance shall-- ``(1) be developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(2) ensure adherence to hygienic standards, as established by the Administrator, in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(3) ensure that, when any such re-screening or additional screening requires additional testing, such testing so adheres to such standards, to so minimize such risk; and ``(4) apply to security screening personnel of the Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening pursuant to section 44920 of title 49, United States Code. ``SEC. 4. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3. Such audit shall also include information relating to the effect of various types of screening technologies, including bottled liquid scanners, on the screening of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening, and the rate at which such items are denied entry into the sterile area (as such term is defined in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations).''. <all>

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act (Public Law 114-293) is amended by adding at the end the following new sections: ``SEC. 3. HYGIENIC HANDLING OF BREAST MILK AND BABY FORMULA DURING AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. Such guidance shall-- ``(1) be developed in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(2) ensure adherence to hygienic standards, as established by the Administrator, in consultation with nationally recognized maternal health organizations; ``(3) ensure that, when any such re-screening or additional screening requires additional testing, such testing so adheres to such standards, to so minimize such risk; and ``(4) apply to security screening personnel of the Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening pursuant to section 44920 of title 49, United States Code. ``SEC. 4. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3. Such audit shall also include information relating to the effect of various types of screening technologies, including bottled liquid scanners, on the screening of breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening, and the rate at which such items are denied entry into the sterile area (as such term is defined in section 1540.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations).''. <all>

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes. ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section and every five years thereafter, if appropriate, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall issue or update, as the case may be, guidance to minimize the risk for contamination of any breast milk, baby formula, purified deionized water for infants, and juice (as well as ice packs, freezer packs, frozen gel packs and other accessories required to cool breast milk, baby formula, and juice) that is subject to re-screening or otherwise subject to additional screening. INSPECTOR GENERAL AUDIT. ``Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing an audit of compliance with the requirements of sections 2 and 3.

H.R.4347

Health

Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure that payment for remote physiologic monitoring services under Medicare continues to be made for a minimum of two days of data collection over a 30-day period until two years after the COVID-19 emergency period ends and regardless of a beneficiary's COVID-19 status. The CMS must also report on the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required with respect to payment for these and other remote monitoring services under Medicare after the emergency ends.

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare 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 ``Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO REMOTE PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SERVICES FURNISHED UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall ensure that remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. Reg. 84544), regardless of whether the individual receiving such services has been diagnosed with, or is suspected of having, COVID-19. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title. Such appropriate number of days so specified may vary depending on the condition with respect to which such services are furnished, taking into account clinical protocols for the treatment and management of such condition. In determining such number of days, the Secretary shall-- (1) take into account the experience with such remote physiologic monitoring services being payable under such title for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in subsection (a) and ending on the date that is 1 year after the last day of such emergency period; and (2) consult with-- (A) relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (including, with respect to issues relating to waste, fraud, or abuse, the Inspector General of such Department); (B) licensed and practicing osteopathic and allopathic physicians, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; (C) hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and other medical facilities, such as acute care hospitals, cancer hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, hospital emergency departments, facilities furnishing urgent care services, ambulatory surgical centers, and post-acute care and long-term care facilities; (D) medical professional organizations and medical specialty organizations; (E) organizations with expertise in the development of or operation of innovative remote physiologic monitoring services technologies; (F) beneficiary advocacy organizations; (G) the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology Editorial Panel; and (H) any other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary. <all>

Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program.

Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021

Rep. Balderson, Troy

R

OH

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure that payment for remote physiologic monitoring services under Medicare continues to be made for a minimum of two days of data collection over a 30-day period until two years after the COVID-19 emergency period ends and regardless of a beneficiary's COVID-19 status. The CMS must also report on the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required with respect to payment for these and other remote monitoring services under Medicare after the emergency ends.

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare 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 ``Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. Reg. 84544), regardless of whether the individual receiving such services has been diagnosed with, or is suspected of having, COVID-19. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title. Such appropriate number of days so specified may vary depending on the condition with respect to which such services are furnished, taking into account clinical protocols for the treatment and management of such condition. In determining such number of days, the Secretary shall-- (1) take into account the experience with such remote physiologic monitoring services being payable under such title for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in subsection (a) and ending on the date that is 1 year after the last day of such emergency period; and (2) consult with-- (A) relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (including, with respect to issues relating to waste, fraud, or abuse, the Inspector General of such Department); (B) licensed and practicing osteopathic and allopathic physicians, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; (C) hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and other medical facilities, such as acute care hospitals, cancer hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, hospital emergency departments, facilities furnishing urgent care services, ambulatory surgical centers, and post-acute care and long-term care facilities; (D) medical professional organizations and medical specialty organizations; (E) organizations with expertise in the development of or operation of innovative remote physiologic monitoring services technologies; (F) beneficiary advocacy organizations; (G) the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology Editorial Panel; and (H) any other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary.

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SEC. 2. during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. Reg. 84544), regardless of whether the individual receiving such services has been diagnosed with, or is suspected of having, COVID-19. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title. Such appropriate number of days so specified may vary depending on the condition with respect to which such services are furnished, taking into account clinical protocols for the treatment and management of such condition. In determining such number of days, the Secretary shall-- (1) take into account the experience with such remote physiologic monitoring services being payable under such title for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in subsection (a) and ending on the date that is 1 year after the last day of such emergency period; and (2) consult with-- (A) relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (including, with respect to issues relating to waste, fraud, or abuse, the Inspector General of such Department); (B) licensed and practicing osteopathic and allopathic physicians, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; (C) hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and other medical facilities, such as acute care hospitals, cancer hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, hospital emergency departments, facilities furnishing urgent care services, ambulatory surgical centers, and post-acute care and long-term care facilities; (D) medical professional organizations and medical specialty organizations; (E) organizations with expertise in the development of or operation of innovative remote physiologic monitoring services technologies; (F) beneficiary advocacy organizations; (G) the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology Editorial Panel; and (H) any other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary.

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare 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 ``Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO REMOTE PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SERVICES FURNISHED UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall ensure that remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. Reg. 84544), regardless of whether the individual receiving such services has been diagnosed with, or is suspected of having, COVID-19. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title. Such appropriate number of days so specified may vary depending on the condition with respect to which such services are furnished, taking into account clinical protocols for the treatment and management of such condition. In determining such number of days, the Secretary shall-- (1) take into account the experience with such remote physiologic monitoring services being payable under such title for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in subsection (a) and ending on the date that is 1 year after the last day of such emergency period; and (2) consult with-- (A) relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (including, with respect to issues relating to waste, fraud, or abuse, the Inspector General of such Department); (B) licensed and practicing osteopathic and allopathic physicians, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; (C) hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and other medical facilities, such as acute care hospitals, cancer hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, hospital emergency departments, facilities furnishing urgent care services, ambulatory surgical centers, and post-acute care and long-term care facilities; (D) medical professional organizations and medical specialty organizations; (E) organizations with expertise in the development of or operation of innovative remote physiologic monitoring services technologies; (F) beneficiary advocacy organizations; (G) the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology Editorial Panel; and (H) any other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary. <all>

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare 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 ``Analyzing the Duration of Remote Monitoring Services Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ENSURING APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO REMOTE PHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SERVICES FURNISHED UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall ensure that remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. Reg. 84544), regardless of whether the individual receiving such services has been diagnosed with, or is suspected of having, COVID-19. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title. Such appropriate number of days so specified may vary depending on the condition with respect to which such services are furnished, taking into account clinical protocols for the treatment and management of such condition. In determining such number of days, the Secretary shall-- (1) take into account the experience with such remote physiologic monitoring services being payable under such title for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period during the period beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in subsection (a) and ending on the date that is 1 year after the last day of such emergency period; and (2) consult with-- (A) relevant agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (including, with respect to issues relating to waste, fraud, or abuse, the Inspector General of such Department); (B) licensed and practicing osteopathic and allopathic physicians, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners; (C) hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and other medical facilities, such as acute care hospitals, cancer hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, hospital emergency departments, facilities furnishing urgent care services, ambulatory surgical centers, and post-acute care and long-term care facilities; (D) medical professional organizations and medical specialty organizations; (E) organizations with expertise in the development of or operation of innovative remote physiologic monitoring services technologies; (F) beneficiary advocacy organizations; (G) the American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology Editorial Panel; and (H) any other entity determined appropriate by the Secretary. <all>

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title.

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.)

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.)

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title.

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.)

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title.

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.)

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title.

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.)

To ensure appropriate access to remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under the Medicare program. during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after the last day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)) are payable for a minimum of 2 days of data collection over a 30-day period (as described at 85 Fed. (b) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the last day of the emergency period described in subsection (a), and again 5 years after the date on which the first report is submitted under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report specifying the appropriate number of days of data collection over a 30-day period that should be required for payment for remote physiologic monitoring services furnished under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and for any other remote monitoring services payable under such title.

H.R.7166

Taxation

Make Medicine in America Again Act This bill provides tax incentives for the manufacture of pharmaceutical property, equipment, buildings, or facilities in the United States. Specifically it allows bonus depreciation for such property and a business-related tax credit for 50% of expenditures for (1) wages for services performed in a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing business, (2) the tangible personal property of such a business, and (3) any direct or indirect costs paid or incurred in a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing business.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medicine in America Again Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. (a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' in subclause (III), by striking ``or'' in subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property (as defined in paragraph 11).'', and (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period and adding at the end ``(other than pharmaceutical manufacturing property).''. (b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. (c) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property Defined.--Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(11) Pharmaceutical manufacturing property defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `pharmaceutical manufacturing property' means property, equipment, buildings, or facilities placed in service in the United States for the purpose of facilitating pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2022.''. SEC. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING 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. PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING CREDIT. ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit for the taxable year shall be an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified production activity expenditures of the taxpayer for the taxable year. ``(b) Qualified Production Activity Expenditures.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified production activity expenditures' means-- ``(A) wages paid or incurred to an employee of the taxpayer for services performed by such employee in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States (but only if the employee's principal place of employment is in the United States), ``(B) amounts paid or incurred for any tangible personal property (whether or not otherwise properly chargeable to capital account) used in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States (but only if the primary use of such property is in the United States), and ``(C) any direct or indirect costs paid or incurred in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States. ``(2) Qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business' means the trade or business of producing pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. ``(B) Active pharmaceutical ingredient.--The term `active pharmaceutical ingredients' has the meaning given to such term in section 207.1 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (and any successor regulations). ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. ``(B) Qualified health plan expenses.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `qualified health plan expenses' means amounts paid or incurred by the eligible employer to provide and maintain a group health plan (as defined in section 5000(b)(1)), but only to the extent that such amounts are excluded from the gross income of employees by reason of section 106(a) of such Code. ``(C) Allocation rules.--For purposes of this paragraph, qualified health plan expenses shall be allocated to qualified wages in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe. Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, such allocation shall be treated as properly made if made on the basis of being pro rata among employees and pro rata on the basis of periods of coverage (relative to the periods to which such wages relate). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States' means the 50 States and the District of Columbia. ``(c) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Reduction in basis.--If a credit is determined under this section with respect to any property by reason of any qualified production activity expenditures described in subsection (b)(1)(B), the basis of such property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so determined. ``(2) Coordination with other credits.--Any qualified production activity expenditures taken into account in determining the amount of the credit under subsection (a) shall not be taken into account in determining a credit under any other provision of this chapter. ``(3) Limitation on wages taken into account.--The amount of wages taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to any employee shall not exceed an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base in effect under section 230 of the Social Security Act for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins.''. (b) Credit Allowed Against Alternative Minimum Tax.--Section 38(c)(4)(B) of such Code is amended by redesignating clauses (x), (xi), and (xii) as clauses (xi), (xii), and (xiii), respectively, and by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: ``(x) the credit determined under section 45U,''. (c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. (e) 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. Pharmaceutical manufacturing credit.''. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Make Medicine in America Again Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes.

Make Medicine in America Again Act

Rep. Mooney, Alexander X.

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WV

This bill provides tax incentives for the manufacture of pharmaceutical property, equipment, buildings, or facilities in the United States. Specifically it allows bonus depreciation for such property and a business-related tax credit for 50% of expenditures for (1) wages for services performed in a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing business, (2) the tangible personal property of such a business, and (3) any direct or indirect costs paid or incurred in a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing business.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make Medicine in America Again Act''. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. '', and (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period and adding at the end ``(other than pharmaceutical manufacturing property).''. (b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. (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. PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING CREDIT. ``(2) Qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business' means the trade or business of producing pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, such allocation shall be treated as properly made if made on the basis of being pro rata among employees and pro rata on the basis of periods of coverage (relative to the periods to which such wages relate). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States' means the 50 States and the District of Columbia. ``(c) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Reduction in basis.--If a credit is determined under this section with respect to any property by reason of any qualified production activity expenditures described in subsection (b)(1)(B), the basis of such property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so determined. ``(3) Limitation on wages taken into account.--The amount of wages taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to any employee shall not exceed an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base in effect under section 230 of the Social Security Act for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins.''. (b) Credit Allowed Against Alternative Minimum Tax.--Section 38(c)(4)(B) of such Code is amended by redesignating clauses (x), (xi), and (xii) as clauses (xi), (xii), and (xiii), respectively, and by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: ``(x) the credit determined under section 45U,''. 45U. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Make Medicine in America Again Act''. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. '', and (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period and adding at the end ``(other than pharmaceutical manufacturing property).''. (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. PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING CREDIT. ``(2) Qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business' means the trade or business of producing pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. ``(4) United states.--The term `United States' means the 50 States and the District of Columbia. ``(c) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Reduction in basis.--If a credit is determined under this section with respect to any property by reason of any qualified production activity expenditures described in subsection (b)(1)(B), the basis of such property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so determined. ``(3) Limitation on wages taken into account.--The amount of wages taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to any employee shall not exceed an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base in effect under section 230 of the Social Security Act for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins.''. 45U. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred 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 ``Make Medicine in America Again Act''. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. (a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' in subclause (III), by striking ``or'' in subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property (as defined in paragraph 11). '', and (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period and adding at the end ``(other than pharmaceutical manufacturing property).''. (b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. (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. PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING CREDIT. ``(b) Qualified Production Activity Expenditures.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified production activity expenditures' means-- ``(A) wages paid or incurred to an employee of the taxpayer for services performed by such employee in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States (but only if the employee's principal place of employment is in the United States), ``(B) amounts paid or incurred for any tangible personal property (whether or not otherwise properly chargeable to capital account) used in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States (but only if the primary use of such property is in the United States), and ``(C) any direct or indirect costs paid or incurred in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States. ``(2) Qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business' means the trade or business of producing pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. ``(B) Active pharmaceutical ingredient.--The term `active pharmaceutical ingredients' has the meaning given to such term in section 207.1 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (and any successor regulations). ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, such allocation shall be treated as properly made if made on the basis of being pro rata among employees and pro rata on the basis of periods of coverage (relative to the periods to which such wages relate). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States' means the 50 States and the District of Columbia. ``(c) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Reduction in basis.--If a credit is determined under this section with respect to any property by reason of any qualified production activity expenditures described in subsection (b)(1)(B), the basis of such property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so determined. ``(3) Limitation on wages taken into account.--The amount of wages taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to any employee shall not exceed an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base in effect under section 230 of the Social Security Act for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins.''. (b) Credit Allowed Against Alternative Minimum Tax.--Section 38(c)(4)(B) of such Code is amended by redesignating clauses (x), (xi), and (xii) as clauses (xi), (xii), and (xiii), respectively, and by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: ``(x) the credit determined under section 45U,''. 45U. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Medicine in America Again Act''. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. (a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' in subclause (III), by striking ``or'' in subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property (as defined in paragraph 11). '', and (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period and adding at the end ``(other than pharmaceutical manufacturing property).''. (b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. (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. PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING CREDIT. ``(b) Qualified Production Activity Expenditures.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified production activity expenditures' means-- ``(A) wages paid or incurred to an employee of the taxpayer for services performed by such employee in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States (but only if the employee's principal place of employment is in the United States), ``(B) amounts paid or incurred for any tangible personal property (whether or not otherwise properly chargeable to capital account) used in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States (but only if the primary use of such property is in the United States), and ``(C) any direct or indirect costs paid or incurred in the conduct of a qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business in the United States. ``(2) Qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business' means the trade or business of producing pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. ``(B) Active pharmaceutical ingredient.--The term `active pharmaceutical ingredients' has the meaning given to such term in section 207.1 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (and any successor regulations). ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, such allocation shall be treated as properly made if made on the basis of being pro rata among employees and pro rata on the basis of periods of coverage (relative to the periods to which such wages relate). ``(4) United states.--The term `United States' means the 50 States and the District of Columbia. ``(c) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Reduction in basis.--If a credit is determined under this section with respect to any property by reason of any qualified production activity expenditures described in subsection (b)(1)(B), the basis of such property shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so determined. ``(2) Coordination with other credits.--Any qualified production activity expenditures taken into account in determining the amount of the credit under subsection (a) shall not be taken into account in determining a credit under any other provision of this chapter. ``(3) Limitation on wages taken into account.--The amount of wages taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to any employee shall not exceed an amount equal to the contribution and benefit base in effect under section 230 of the Social Security Act for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins.''. (b) Credit Allowed Against Alternative Minimum Tax.--Section 38(c)(4)(B) of such Code is amended by redesignating clauses (x), (xi), and (xii) as clauses (xi), (xii), and (xiii), respectively, and by inserting after clause (ix) the following new clause: ``(x) the credit determined under section 45U,''. (c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. (e) 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. (f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' in subclause (III), by striking ``or'' in subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property (as defined in paragraph 11). '', (c) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property Defined.--Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(11) Pharmaceutical manufacturing property defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `pharmaceutical manufacturing property' means property, equipment, buildings, or facilities placed in service in the United States for the purpose of facilitating pharmaceutical manufacturing. 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. ``(2) Qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business' means the trade or business of producing pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. ``(B) Active pharmaceutical ingredient.--The term `active pharmaceutical ingredients' has the meaning given to such term in section 207.1 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (and any successor regulations). ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. ``(B) Qualified health plan expenses.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `qualified health plan expenses' means amounts paid or incurred by the eligible employer to provide and maintain a group health plan (as defined in section 5000(b)(1)), but only to the extent that such amounts are excluded from the gross income of employees by reason of section 106(a) of such Code. ``(2) Coordination with other credits.--Any qualified production activity expenditures taken into account in determining the amount of the credit under subsection (a) shall not be taken into account in determining a credit under any other provision of this chapter. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. ( b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. ( ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit for the taxable year shall be an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified production activity expenditures of the taxpayer for the taxable year. ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(C) Allocation rules.--For purposes of this paragraph, qualified health plan expenses shall be allocated to qualified wages in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. ( b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. ( ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit for the taxable year shall be an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified production activity expenditures of the taxpayer for the taxable year. ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(C) Allocation rules.--For purposes of this paragraph, qualified health plan expenses shall be allocated to qualified wages in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' in subclause (III), by striking ``or'' in subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property (as defined in paragraph 11). '', (c) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property Defined.--Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(11) Pharmaceutical manufacturing property defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `pharmaceutical manufacturing property' means property, equipment, buildings, or facilities placed in service in the United States for the purpose of facilitating pharmaceutical manufacturing. 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. ``(2) Qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business' means the trade or business of producing pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. ``(B) Active pharmaceutical ingredient.--The term `active pharmaceutical ingredients' has the meaning given to such term in section 207.1 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (and any successor regulations). ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. ``(B) Qualified health plan expenses.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `qualified health plan expenses' means amounts paid or incurred by the eligible employer to provide and maintain a group health plan (as defined in section 5000(b)(1)), but only to the extent that such amounts are excluded from the gross income of employees by reason of section 106(a) of such Code. ``(2) Coordination with other credits.--Any qualified production activity expenditures taken into account in determining the amount of the credit under subsection (a) shall not be taken into account in determining a credit under any other provision of this chapter. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. ( b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. ( ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit for the taxable year shall be an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified production activity expenditures of the taxpayer for the taxable year. ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(C) Allocation rules.--For purposes of this paragraph, qualified health plan expenses shall be allocated to qualified wages in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. a) Allowance of Bonus Depreciation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property.--Section 168(k)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' in subclause (III), by striking ``or'' in subclause (IV), by adding ``or'' at the end of subclause (V), and by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property (as defined in paragraph 11). '', (c) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property Defined.--Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(11) Pharmaceutical manufacturing property defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `pharmaceutical manufacturing property' means property, equipment, buildings, or facilities placed in service in the United States for the purpose of facilitating pharmaceutical manufacturing. 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. ``(2) Qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualified pharmaceutical manufacturing business' means the trade or business of producing pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. ``(B) Active pharmaceutical ingredient.--The term `active pharmaceutical ingredients' has the meaning given to such term in section 207.1 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (and any successor regulations). ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. ``(B) Qualified health plan expenses.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `qualified health plan expenses' means amounts paid or incurred by the eligible employer to provide and maintain a group health plan (as defined in section 5000(b)(1)), but only to the extent that such amounts are excluded from the gross income of employees by reason of section 106(a) of such Code. ``(2) Coordination with other credits.--Any qualified production activity expenditures taken into account in determining the amount of the credit under subsection (a) shall not be taken into account in determining a credit under any other provision of this chapter. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. ( b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. ( ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit for the taxable year shall be an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified production activity expenditures of the taxpayer for the taxable year. ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(C) Allocation rules.--For purposes of this paragraph, qualified health plan expenses shall be allocated to qualified wages in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. c) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property Defined.--Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(11) Pharmaceutical manufacturing property defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `pharmaceutical manufacturing property' means property, equipment, buildings, or facilities placed in service in the United States for the purpose of facilitating pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF COST EXPENSING PROVISIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS. ( b) 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing property.--Notwithstanding any other provisions of this paragraph, in the case of any qualified property which is pharmaceutical manufacturing property, the term `applicable percentage' means, in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2023, 100 percent.''. ( ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit for the taxable year shall be an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified production activity expenditures of the taxpayer for the taxable year. ``(C) Pharmaceutical.--The term `pharmaceutical'-- ``(i) means any drug (as defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and ``(ii) includes a biological product (as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act). ``(C) Allocation rules.--For purposes of this paragraph, qualified health plan expenses shall be allocated to qualified wages in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for extended expensing of pharmaceutical manufacturing property, and for other purposes. c) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Property Defined.--Section 168(k) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(11) Pharmaceutical manufacturing property defined.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `pharmaceutical manufacturing property' means property, equipment, buildings, or facilities placed in service in the United States for the purpose of facilitating pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(3) Certain health plan expenses treated as wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `wages' shall include so much of the eligible employer's qualified health plan expenses as are properly allocable to such wages. c) Denial of Deduction.--Section 280C of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Credit.--No deduction shall be allowed for that portion of the qualified production activity expenditures (as defined in section 45U(b)) otherwise allowable as a deduction for the taxable year which is equal to the amount of the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined for such taxable year under section 45U(a).''. (d) Part of General Business Credit.--Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the pharmaceutical manufacturing credit determined under section 45U(a).''. ( e) 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.

H.R.2094

Health

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue issuing at least every 10 years physical-activity guidelines based on the most current scientific and medical knowledge. HHS must also publish updated reports that detail evidence-based practices and highlight continuing physical-activity issues between iterations of the guidelines.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMERICANS. (a) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2028, and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall publish a report that provides physical activity recommendations for the people of the United States. Each such report shall contain physical activity information and recommendations for consideration and use by the general public, and shall be considered, as applicable and appropriate, by relevant Federal agencies in carrying out relevant Federal health programs. (2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. (b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. (c) Existing Authority Not Affected.--This section is not intended to limit the support of biomedical research by any Federal agency or to limit the presentation or communication of scientific or medical findings or review of such findings by any Federal agency. (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation. <all>

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans.

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act

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This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue issuing at least every 10 years physical-activity guidelines based on the most current scientific and medical knowledge. HHS must also publish updated reports that detail evidence-based practices and highlight continuing physical-activity issues between iterations of the guidelines.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMERICANS. (a) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2028, and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall publish a report that provides physical activity recommendations for the people of the United States. Each such report shall contain physical activity information and recommendations for consideration and use by the general public, and shall be considered, as applicable and appropriate, by relevant Federal agencies in carrying out relevant Federal health programs. (2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. (b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. (c) Existing Authority Not Affected.--This section is not intended to limit the support of biomedical research by any Federal agency or to limit the presentation or communication of scientific or medical findings or review of such findings by any Federal agency. (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation. <all>

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMERICANS. Each such report shall contain physical activity information and recommendations for consideration and use by the general public, and shall be considered, as applicable and appropriate, by relevant Federal agencies in carrying out relevant Federal health programs. (2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. (b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. (c) Existing Authority Not Affected.--This section is not intended to limit the support of biomedical research by any Federal agency or to limit the presentation or communication of scientific or medical findings or review of such findings by any Federal agency. (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMERICANS. (a) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2028, and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall publish a report that provides physical activity recommendations for the people of the United States. Each such report shall contain physical activity information and recommendations for consideration and use by the general public, and shall be considered, as applicable and appropriate, by relevant Federal agencies in carrying out relevant Federal health programs. (2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. (b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. (c) Existing Authority Not Affected.--This section is not intended to limit the support of biomedical research by any Federal agency or to limit the presentation or communication of scientific or medical findings or review of such findings by any Federal agency. (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation. <all>

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act''. SEC. 2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AMERICANS. (a) Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2028, and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall publish a report that provides physical activity recommendations for the people of the United States. Each such report shall contain physical activity information and recommendations for consideration and use by the general public, and shall be considered, as applicable and appropriate, by relevant Federal agencies in carrying out relevant Federal health programs. (2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. (b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. (c) Existing Authority Not Affected.--This section is not intended to limit the support of biomedical research by any Federal agency or to limit the presentation or communication of scientific or medical findings or review of such findings by any Federal agency. (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation. <all>

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. 2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. ( b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. ( b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. 2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. ( b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. 2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. ( b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. 2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. The contents of reports under this paragraph may focus on a particular group, subsection, or other division of the general public or on a particular issue relating to physical activity. ( b) Interaction With Other Recommendations.--Federal agencies proposing to issue physical activity recommendations that differ from the recommendations in the most recent report published under subsection (a)(1) shall, as applicable and appropriate, take into consideration the recommendations provided through reports issued under this Act. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

To provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. 2) Basis of recommendations.--The information contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall be based on the most current evidence-based scientific and medical knowledge at the time the report is prepared, and shall include additional recommendations for population subgroups, such as children or individuals with disabilities, including information regarding engagement in appropriate physical activity and avoiding inactivity. (3) Update reports.--Not later than 5 years after the publication of the first report under paragraph (1), and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish an updated report detailing evidence-based practices and highlighting continuing issues with respect to physical activity. d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no physical fitness standard established under this Act shall be binding on any individual as a matter of Federal law or regulation.

H.R.3779

Education

Reaching English Learners Act This bill directs the Department of Education to establish a grant program for preparing future teachers to effectively instruct English learners to achieve at high levels in early childhood education programs and in elementary and secondary schools. Under the program, grants must be given to partnerships between (1) certain institutions of higher education, and (2) high-need local educational agencies or high-need early childhood education programs.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 English Learners Act''. SEC. 2. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. Part B of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subpart 6--Teaching English Learners Grant ``SEC. 259. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(a) Authorization of Program.--The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships to improve the preparation of teacher candidates to ensure that such teacher candidates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively instruct English learners. ``(b) Duration of Grants.--A grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not more than 5 years. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(d) Non-Federal Share.--An eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall provide not less than 50 percent of the cost of the activities carried out with such grant from non-Federal sources, which may be provided in cash or in kind. ``(e) Uses of Funds.--An eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to-- ``(1) develop, or strengthen, an undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, or master's teacher preparation program that enables the graduate to meet the State's licensure or certification requirements to teach English learners and incorporates evidence-based strategies for teaching English learners (including bilingual, immersion, and dual-language education) into the education curriculum and academic content; ``(2) provide teacher candidates participating in a program under paragraph (1) with skills related to-- ``(A) helping English learners-- ``(i) achieve at high levels in early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools so such English learners can meet the challenging State academic standards that-- ``(I) have been adopted under section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1)) by the State of the school attended or to be attended by the English learners; and ``(II) apply to all public school students in the State; and ``(ii) attain English proficiency; ``(B) appropriately identifying and meeting the specific learning needs of children with disabilities who are English learners; ``(C) recognizing and addressing the social and emotional needs of English learners; and ``(D) promoting parental, family, and community engagement in educational programs that serve English learners; and ``(3) provide high-quality preservice clinical experience that meets the requirements of section 202(d)(2) for teacher candidates participating in the program that includes, to the extent practicable-- ``(A) clinical learning in classrooms that serve English learners; and ``(B) mentoring by a teacher certified to teach English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. Such application shall include-- ``(1) a self-assessment by the eligible partnership of the existing teacher preparation program at the institution of higher education, and the needs related to preparing teacher candidates to instruct English learners in the manner described in subsection (e)(2); ``(2) a self-assessment by the eligible partnership of the personnel needs for teachers who instruct English learners at local, early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools; ``(3) a description of the intended uses of such grant; and ``(4) a description of the plan to carry out the evaluation under subsection (g)(1). ``(g) Evaluations.-- ``(1) Report from eligible partnerships.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary the results of an evaluation conducted by the partnership at the end of the grant period to determine-- ``(A) the effectiveness of teachers who completed a program under subsection (e)(1) with respect to instruction of English learners; ``(B) the systemic impact of the activities carried out by such grant on how such partnership prepares teachers to provide instruction in early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools; and ``(C) the percentage of teacher candidates who meet the State certification and licensure requirements for teaching English learners. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(i) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Child with a disability.--The term `child with a disability' has the meaning given the term in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program. ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. <all>

Reaching English Learners Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners.

Reaching English Learners Act

Rep. Langevin, James R.

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This bill directs the Department of Education to establish a grant program for preparing future teachers to effectively instruct English learners to achieve at high levels in early childhood education programs and in elementary and secondary schools. Under the program, grants must be given to partnerships between (1) certain institutions of higher education, and (2) high-need local educational agencies or high-need early childhood education programs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SEC. 2. Part B of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.) 259. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(a) Authorization of Program.--The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships to improve the preparation of teacher candidates to ensure that such teacher candidates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively instruct English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(g) Evaluations.-- ``(1) Report from eligible partnerships.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary the results of an evaluation conducted by the partnership at the end of the grant period to determine-- ``(A) the effectiveness of teachers who completed a program under subsection (e)(1) with respect to instruction of English learners; ``(B) the systemic impact of the activities carried out by such grant on how such partnership prepares teachers to provide instruction in early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools; and ``(C) the percentage of teacher candidates who meet the State certification and licensure requirements for teaching English learners. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(i) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Child with a disability.--The term `child with a disability' has the meaning given the term in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program. 7801).''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SEC. 2. Part B of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.) 259. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(a) Authorization of Program.--The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships to improve the preparation of teacher candidates to ensure that such teacher candidates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively instruct English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(g) Evaluations.-- ``(1) Report from eligible partnerships.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary the results of an evaluation conducted by the partnership at the end of the grant period to determine-- ``(A) the effectiveness of teachers who completed a program under subsection (e)(1) with respect to instruction of English learners; ``(B) the systemic impact of the activities carried out by such grant on how such partnership prepares teachers to provide instruction in early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools; and ``(C) the percentage of teacher candidates who meet the State certification and licensure requirements for teaching English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(i) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Child with a disability.--The term `child with a disability' has the meaning given the term in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program. 7801).''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. Part B of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subpart 6--Teaching English Learners Grant ``SEC. 259. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(a) Authorization of Program.--The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships to improve the preparation of teacher candidates to ensure that such teacher candidates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively instruct English learners. ``(b) Duration of Grants.--A grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not more than 5 years. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(d) Non-Federal Share.--An eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall provide not less than 50 percent of the cost of the activities carried out with such grant from non-Federal sources, which may be provided in cash or in kind. 6311(b)(1)) by the State of the school attended or to be attended by the English learners; and ``(II) apply to all public school students in the State; and ``(ii) attain English proficiency; ``(B) appropriately identifying and meeting the specific learning needs of children with disabilities who are English learners; ``(C) recognizing and addressing the social and emotional needs of English learners; and ``(D) promoting parental, family, and community engagement in educational programs that serve English learners; and ``(3) provide high-quality preservice clinical experience that meets the requirements of section 202(d)(2) for teacher candidates participating in the program that includes, to the extent practicable-- ``(A) clinical learning in classrooms that serve English learners; and ``(B) mentoring by a teacher certified to teach English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(g) Evaluations.-- ``(1) Report from eligible partnerships.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary the results of an evaluation conducted by the partnership at the end of the grant period to determine-- ``(A) the effectiveness of teachers who completed a program under subsection (e)(1) with respect to instruction of English learners; ``(B) the systemic impact of the activities carried out by such grant on how such partnership prepares teachers to provide instruction in early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools; and ``(C) the percentage of teacher candidates who meet the State certification and licensure requirements for teaching English learners. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(i) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Child with a disability.--The term `child with a disability' has the meaning given the term in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program. 7801).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 English Learners Act''. SEC. 2. Part B of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1031 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subpart 6--Teaching English Learners Grant ``SEC. 259. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(a) Authorization of Program.--The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships to improve the preparation of teacher candidates to ensure that such teacher candidates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively instruct English learners. ``(b) Duration of Grants.--A grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not more than 5 years. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(d) Non-Federal Share.--An eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall provide not less than 50 percent of the cost of the activities carried out with such grant from non-Federal sources, which may be provided in cash or in kind. ``(e) Uses of Funds.--An eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to-- ``(1) develop, or strengthen, an undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, or master's teacher preparation program that enables the graduate to meet the State's licensure or certification requirements to teach English learners and incorporates evidence-based strategies for teaching English learners (including bilingual, immersion, and dual-language education) into the education curriculum and academic content; ``(2) provide teacher candidates participating in a program under paragraph (1) with skills related to-- ``(A) helping English learners-- ``(i) achieve at high levels in early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools so such English learners can meet the challenging State academic standards that-- ``(I) have been adopted under section 1111(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(1)) by the State of the school attended or to be attended by the English learners; and ``(II) apply to all public school students in the State; and ``(ii) attain English proficiency; ``(B) appropriately identifying and meeting the specific learning needs of children with disabilities who are English learners; ``(C) recognizing and addressing the social and emotional needs of English learners; and ``(D) promoting parental, family, and community engagement in educational programs that serve English learners; and ``(3) provide high-quality preservice clinical experience that meets the requirements of section 202(d)(2) for teacher candidates participating in the program that includes, to the extent practicable-- ``(A) clinical learning in classrooms that serve English learners; and ``(B) mentoring by a teacher certified to teach English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. Such application shall include-- ``(1) a self-assessment by the eligible partnership of the existing teacher preparation program at the institution of higher education, and the needs related to preparing teacher candidates to instruct English learners in the manner described in subsection (e)(2); ``(2) a self-assessment by the eligible partnership of the personnel needs for teachers who instruct English learners at local, early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools; ``(3) a description of the intended uses of such grant; and ``(4) a description of the plan to carry out the evaluation under subsection (g)(1). ``(g) Evaluations.-- ``(1) Report from eligible partnerships.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary the results of an evaluation conducted by the partnership at the end of the grant period to determine-- ``(A) the effectiveness of teachers who completed a program under subsection (e)(1) with respect to instruction of English learners; ``(B) the systemic impact of the activities carried out by such grant on how such partnership prepares teachers to provide instruction in early childhood education programs, and elementary schools and secondary schools; and ``(C) the percentage of teacher candidates who meet the State certification and licensure requirements for teaching English learners. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(i) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Child with a disability.--The term `child with a disability' has the meaning given the term in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program. 7801).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(h) Supplement, Not Supplant.--An eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section may use the grant only to supplement funds made available from non-Federal sources to carry out the activities supported by such grant, and in no case to supplant such funds from non-Federal sources. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(3) Eligible partnership.--The term `eligible partnership' means an eligible institution of higher education in partnership with a high-need local educational agency or a high-need early childhood education program.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners. TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS GRANT. ``(c) Preference.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that recruit and enroll teacher candidates who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners. ``(f) Application.--An eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Report from the secretary.--Not later than 180 days after the last day of the grant period under this section, the Secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- ``(A) the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph (1); and ``(B) information on best practices related to effective instruction of English learners. ``(2) Eligible institution of higher education.--The term `eligible institution of higher education' means an institution of higher education that has a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree, a master's degree, or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification or licensure, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification. ``(4) English learner.--The term `English learner' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''.

S.1088

Finance and Financial Sector

Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021 This bill specifies that a federal banking agency may not request or order a depository institution to terminate a customer account unless (1) the agency has a valid reason for doing so, and (2) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk. Valid reasons for terminating an account include threats to national security and involvement in terrorist financing, including state sponsorship of terrorism. A federal banking agency requesting a termination must provide the depository institution with notification and justification. The bill also sets forth additional requirements for the Department of Justice when seeking subpoenas, summoning witnesses, or compelling document production in the course of conducting a civil investigation in contemplation of a civil proceeding involving certain banking laws.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT ACCOUNT TERMINATION REQUESTS AND ORDERS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``appropriate Federal banking agency''-- (A) has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and (B) in the case of an insured credit union, means the National Credit Union Administration Board; (2) the term ``depository institution''-- (A) has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and (B) includes an insured credit union; and (3) the term ``insured credit union'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752). (b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. (2) Treatment of national security threats.--The appropriate Federal banking agency shall satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1) if the agency believes a specific customer or group of customers is, or is acting as a conduit for, an entity that-- (A) poses a threat to national security; (B) is involved in terrorist financing; (C) is an agency of the Government of Iran, North Korea, Syria, or any country listed from time to time on the state sponsor of terrorism list; (D) is located in, or is subject to the jurisdiction of, any country described in subparagraph (C); or (E) does business with any entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D), unless the appropriate Federal banking agency determines that the customer or group of customers has used due diligence to avoid doing business with any entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D). (c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. (2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. (d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). (2) Notice prohibited in cases of national security.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts based on a belief that the customer or customers pose a threat to national security, or are otherwise described in subsection (b)(2), neither the depository institution nor the appropriate Federal banking agency may inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts. (e) Reporting Requirement.--Each appropriate Federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to Congress stating-- (1) the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the 1-year period preceding the issuance of the report; (2) the legal authority on which the agency relied in making the requests and orders described in paragraph (1); and (3) the frequency with which the agency relied on each authority described in paragraph (2). SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989. Section 951 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by inserting a comma after ``1341''; and (B) by striking ``affecting a federally insured financial institution'' and inserting ``against a federally insured financial institution or by a federally insured financial institution against an unaffiliated third person''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Subpoenas'' and inserting ``Investigations''; and (B) by striking paragraph (1)(C) and inserting the following: ``(C) summon witnesses and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, or other records which the Attorney General deems relevant or material to the inquiry, if the Attorney General-- ``(i) requests a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction for such actions and offers specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant and material for conducting an investigation under this section; or ``(ii) either personally or through delegation no lower than the Deputy Attorney General, issues and signs a subpoena for such actions and such subpoena is supported by specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant for conducting an investigation under this section.''. <all>

Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021

A bill to provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes.

Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill specifies that a federal banking agency may not request or order a depository institution to terminate a customer account unless (1) the agency has a valid reason for doing so, and (2) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk. Valid reasons for terminating an account include threats to national security and involvement in terrorist financing, including state sponsorship of terrorism. A federal banking agency requesting a termination must provide the depository institution with notification and justification. The bill also sets forth additional requirements for the Department of Justice when seeking subpoenas, summoning witnesses, or compelling document production in the course of conducting a civil investigation in contemplation of a civil proceeding involving certain banking laws.

SHORT TITLE. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT ACCOUNT TERMINATION REQUESTS AND ORDERS. 1813); and (B) includes an insured credit union; and (3) the term ``insured credit union'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752). (2) Treatment of national security threats.--The appropriate Federal banking agency shall satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1) if the agency believes a specific customer or group of customers is, or is acting as a conduit for, an entity that-- (A) poses a threat to national security; (B) is involved in terrorist financing; (C) is an agency of the Government of Iran, North Korea, Syria, or any country listed from time to time on the state sponsor of terrorism list; (D) is located in, or is subject to the jurisdiction of, any country described in subparagraph (C); or (E) does business with any entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D), unless the appropriate Federal banking agency determines that the customer or group of customers has used due diligence to avoid doing business with any entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D). (2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. (d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989. 1833a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by inserting a comma after ``1341''; and (B) by striking ``affecting a federally insured financial institution'' and inserting ``against a federally insured financial institution or by a federally insured financial institution against an unaffiliated third person''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Subpoenas'' and inserting ``Investigations''; and (B) by striking paragraph (1)(C) and inserting the following: ``(C) summon witnesses and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, or other records which the Attorney General deems relevant or material to the inquiry, if the Attorney General-- ``(i) requests a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction for such actions and offers specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant and material for conducting an investigation under this section; or ``(ii) either personally or through delegation no lower than the Deputy Attorney General, issues and signs a subpoena for such actions and such subpoena is supported by specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant for conducting an investigation under this section.''.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT ACCOUNT TERMINATION REQUESTS AND ORDERS. 1813); and (B) includes an insured credit union; and (3) the term ``insured credit union'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. (d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989. 1833a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by inserting a comma after ``1341''; and (B) by striking ``affecting a federally insured financial institution'' and inserting ``against a federally insured financial institution or by a federally insured financial institution against an unaffiliated third person''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Subpoenas'' and inserting ``Investigations''; and (B) by striking paragraph (1)(C) and inserting the following: ``(C) summon witnesses and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, or other records which the Attorney General deems relevant or material to the inquiry, if the Attorney General-- ``(i) requests a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction for such actions and offers specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant and material for conducting an investigation under this section; or ``(ii) either personally or through delegation no lower than the Deputy Attorney General, issues and signs a subpoena for such actions and such subpoena is supported by specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant for conducting an investigation under this section.''.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021''. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT ACCOUNT TERMINATION REQUESTS AND ORDERS. 1813); and (B) includes an insured credit union; and (3) the term ``insured credit union'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752). (b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. (2) Treatment of national security threats.--The appropriate Federal banking agency shall satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1) if the agency believes a specific customer or group of customers is, or is acting as a conduit for, an entity that-- (A) poses a threat to national security; (B) is involved in terrorist financing; (C) is an agency of the Government of Iran, North Korea, Syria, or any country listed from time to time on the state sponsor of terrorism list; (D) is located in, or is subject to the jurisdiction of, any country described in subparagraph (C); or (E) does business with any entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D), unless the appropriate Federal banking agency determines that the customer or group of customers has used due diligence to avoid doing business with any entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D). (2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. (d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). (e) Reporting Requirement.--Each appropriate Federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to Congress stating-- (1) the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the 1-year period preceding the issuance of the report; (2) the legal authority on which the agency relied in making the requests and orders described in paragraph (1); and (3) the frequency with which the agency relied on each authority described in paragraph (2). SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989. 1833a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by inserting a comma after ``1341''; and (B) by striking ``affecting a federally insured financial institution'' and inserting ``against a federally insured financial institution or by a federally insured financial institution against an unaffiliated third person''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Subpoenas'' and inserting ``Investigations''; and (B) by striking paragraph (1)(C) and inserting the following: ``(C) summon witnesses and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, or other records which the Attorney General deems relevant or material to the inquiry, if the Attorney General-- ``(i) requests a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction for such actions and offers specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant and material for conducting an investigation under this section; or ``(ii) either personally or through delegation no lower than the Deputy Attorney General, issues and signs a subpoena for such actions and such subpoena is supported by specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant for conducting an investigation under this section.''.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPOSIT ACCOUNT TERMINATION REQUESTS AND ORDERS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``appropriate Federal banking agency''-- (A) has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and (B) in the case of an insured credit union, means the National Credit Union Administration Board; (2) the term ``depository institution''-- (A) has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); and (B) includes an insured credit union; and (3) the term ``insured credit union'' has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1752). (b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. (2) Treatment of national security threats.--The appropriate Federal banking agency shall satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1) if the agency believes a specific customer or group of customers is, or is acting as a conduit for, an entity that-- (A) poses a threat to national security; (B) is involved in terrorist financing; (C) is an agency of the Government of Iran, North Korea, Syria, or any country listed from time to time on the state sponsor of terrorism list; (D) is located in, or is subject to the jurisdiction of, any country described in subparagraph (C); or (E) does business with any entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D), unless the appropriate Federal banking agency determines that the customer or group of customers has used due diligence to avoid doing business with any entity described in subparagraph (C) or (D). (c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. (2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. (d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). (2) Notice prohibited in cases of national security.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts based on a belief that the customer or customers pose a threat to national security, or are otherwise described in subsection (b)(2), neither the depository institution nor the appropriate Federal banking agency may inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts. (e) Reporting Requirement.--Each appropriate Federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to Congress stating-- (1) the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the 1-year period preceding the issuance of the report; (2) the legal authority on which the agency relied in making the requests and orders described in paragraph (1); and (3) the frequency with which the agency relied on each authority described in paragraph (2). SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989. Section 951 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1833a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(2)-- (A) by inserting a comma after ``1341''; and (B) by striking ``affecting a federally insured financial institution'' and inserting ``against a federally insured financial institution or by a federally insured financial institution against an unaffiliated third person''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Subpoenas'' and inserting ``Investigations''; and (B) by striking paragraph (1)(C) and inserting the following: ``(C) summon witnesses and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, or other records which the Attorney General deems relevant or material to the inquiry, if the Attorney General-- ``(i) requests a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction for such actions and offers specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant and material for conducting an investigation under this section; or ``(ii) either personally or through delegation no lower than the Deputy Attorney General, issues and signs a subpoena for such actions and such subpoena is supported by specific and articulable facts showing that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the information or testimony sought is relevant for conducting an investigation under this section.''. <all>

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). ( (e) Reporting Requirement.--Each appropriate Federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to Congress stating-- (1) the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the 1-year period preceding the issuance of the report; (2) the legal authority on which the agency relied in making the requests and orders described in paragraph (1); and (3) the frequency with which the agency relied on each authority described in paragraph (2). AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( 2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (2) Notice prohibited in cases of national security.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts based on a belief that the customer or customers pose a threat to national security, or are otherwise described in subsection (b)(2), neither the depository institution nor the appropriate Federal banking agency may inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts. ( Section 951 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( 2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (2) Notice prohibited in cases of national security.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts based on a belief that the customer or customers pose a threat to national security, or are otherwise described in subsection (b)(2), neither the depository institution nor the appropriate Federal banking agency may inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts. ( Section 951 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). ( (e) Reporting Requirement.--Each appropriate Federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to Congress stating-- (1) the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the 1-year period preceding the issuance of the report; (2) the legal authority on which the agency relied in making the requests and orders described in paragraph (1); and (3) the frequency with which the agency relied on each authority described in paragraph (2). AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( 2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (2) Notice prohibited in cases of national security.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts based on a belief that the customer or customers pose a threat to national security, or are otherwise described in subsection (b)(2), neither the depository institution nor the appropriate Federal banking agency may inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts. ( Section 951 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). ( (e) Reporting Requirement.--Each appropriate Federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to Congress stating-- (1) the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the 1-year period preceding the issuance of the report; (2) the legal authority on which the agency relied in making the requests and orders described in paragraph (1); and (3) the frequency with which the agency relied on each authority described in paragraph (2). AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( 2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (2) Notice prohibited in cases of national security.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts based on a belief that the customer or customers pose a threat to national security, or are otherwise described in subsection (b)(2), neither the depository institution nor the appropriate Federal banking agency may inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts. ( Section 951 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Financial Institution Customer Protection Act of 2021''. (b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). ( (e) Reporting Requirement.--Each appropriate Federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to Congress stating-- (1) the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the 1-year period preceding the issuance of the report; (2) the legal authority on which the agency relied in making the requests and orders described in paragraph (1); and (3) the frequency with which the agency relied on each authority described in paragraph (2). AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS REFORM, RECOVERY, AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1989.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. c) Notice Requirement.-- (1) In general.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency formally or informally requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the agency shall-- (A) provide the request or order to the institution in writing; and (B) include with the request or order a written justification for why the termination is necessary, including any specific law (including regulations), the agency believes that the customer or group of customers are violating. ( 2) Justification requirement.--A written justification under paragraph (1)(B) may not be based solely on the reputation risk to the depository institution. ( (2) Notice prohibited in cases of national security.--If the appropriate Federal banking agency requests or orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts based on a belief that the customer or customers pose a threat to national security, or are otherwise described in subsection (b)(2), neither the depository institution nor the appropriate Federal banking agency may inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts. ( Section 951 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C.

To provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes. b) Termination Requests or Orders Must Be Material.-- (1) In general.--The appropriate Federal banking agency may not formally or informally request or order a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or group of customer accounts or to otherwise restrict or discourage a depository institution from entering into or maintaining a banking relationship with a specific customer or group of customers unless-- (A) the agency has a material reason for the request or order; and (B) that reason is not based solely on reputation risk to the depository institution. ( ( ( d) Customer Notice.-- (1) Notice required.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), if the appropriate Federal banking agency orders a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account or a group of customer accounts, the depository institution shall inform the customer or customers of the justification for the termination of the account or accounts under subsection (c)(1)(B). ( ( e) Reporting Requirement.--Each appropriate Federal banking agency shall issue an annual report to Congress stating-- (1) the aggregate number of specific customer accounts that the agency requested or ordered a depository institution to terminate during the 1-year period preceding the issuance of the report; (2) the legal authority on which the agency relied in making the requests and orders described in paragraph (1); and (3) the frequency with which the agency relied on each authority described in paragraph (2).

S.2045

Government Operations and Politics

This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Paya Way.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the revolution led by Fidel Castro in Cuba in 1959 started 61 years of an ongoing dictatorship, systemic human rights abuses, and a lack of basic freedom of press, religion, assembly, and association that continue to this day under the Communist rule of Raul Castro and his successor, Miguel Diaz- Canel; (2) Oswaldo Paya Sardinas was a Cuban political dissident dedicated to promoting democratic freedoms and human rights in Cuba; (3) the Communist Party of Cuba has always viewed that commitment to democracy and freedom as a threat to the existence of the Communist Party of Cuba; (4) on July 22, 2012, a violent car crash, widely believed to have been carried out by the Castro regime, took the lives of Oswaldo Paya and Harold Cepero, another dissident; (5) the official investigation into the crash has been demonstrated to be compromised, and the Castro regime has offered no plausible evidence of the innocence of the Castro regime in the crash, leaving the circumstances of the death of Oswaldo Paya unknown; (6) opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the Communist Party of Cuba began at a young age, when he refused to become a member of the Young Communist League as a primary school student, and continued through high school, when he publicly criticized the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union; (7) the Communist Party of Cuba responded to the opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union by sending Oswaldo Paya to a labor camp for 3 years; (8) Oswaldo Paya forewent a chance to escape Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift, deciding instead to continue the fight for democracy in Cuba, saying, ``This is what I am supposed to be, this is what I have to do.''; (9) by creating the Varela Project in 1998, Oswaldo Paya demonstrated his staunch commitment to peacefully advocating for freedom of speech and freedom of assembly for his fellow Cubans; (10) in recognition of his determination for political reforms through peaceful protests, Oswaldo Paya was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament in 2002 and the W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award from the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs in 2003 and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by former Czech President Vaclav Havel in 2005; (11) on April 11, 2018, the Senate unanimously passed S. Res. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. (a) Designation of Way.-- (1) In general.--The area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, shall be known and designated as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Oswaldo Paya Way. (b) Designation of Address.-- (1) Designation.--The address of 2630 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the address referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. (c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2045 _______________________________________________________________________

A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".

A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way".

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill designates the area between the intersections of 16th Street, NW and Fuller Street, NW and 16th Street, NW and Euclid Street, NW in the District of Columbia as Oswaldo Paya Way.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the revolution led by Fidel Castro in Cuba in 1959 started 61 years of an ongoing dictatorship, systemic human rights abuses, and a lack of basic freedom of press, religion, assembly, and association that continue to this day under the Communist rule of Raul Castro and his successor, Miguel Diaz- Canel; (2) Oswaldo Paya Sardinas was a Cuban political dissident dedicated to promoting democratic freedoms and human rights in Cuba; (3) the Communist Party of Cuba has always viewed that commitment to democracy and freedom as a threat to the existence of the Communist Party of Cuba; (4) on July 22, 2012, a violent car crash, widely believed to have been carried out by the Castro regime, took the lives of Oswaldo Paya and Harold Cepero, another dissident; (5) the official investigation into the crash has been demonstrated to be compromised, and the Castro regime has offered no plausible evidence of the innocence of the Castro regime in the crash, leaving the circumstances of the death of Oswaldo Paya unknown; (6) opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the Communist Party of Cuba began at a young age, when he refused to become a member of the Young Communist League as a primary school student, and continued through high school, when he publicly criticized the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union; (7) the Communist Party of Cuba responded to the opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union by sending Oswaldo Paya to a labor camp for 3 years; (8) Oswaldo Paya forewent a chance to escape Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift, deciding instead to continue the fight for democracy in Cuba, saying, ``This is what I am supposed to be, this is what I have to do. ''; (9) by creating the Varela Project in 1998, Oswaldo Paya demonstrated his staunch commitment to peacefully advocating for freedom of speech and freedom of assembly for his fellow Cubans; (10) in recognition of his determination for political reforms through peaceful protests, Oswaldo Paya was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament in 2002 and the W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award from the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs in 2003 and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by former Czech President Vaclav Havel in 2005; (11) on April 11, 2018, the Senate unanimously passed S. Res. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the address referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2045 _______________________________________________________________________

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Congress finds that-- (1) the revolution led by Fidel Castro in Cuba in 1959 started 61 years of an ongoing dictatorship, systemic human rights abuses, and a lack of basic freedom of press, religion, assembly, and association that continue to this day under the Communist rule of Raul Castro and his successor, Miguel Diaz- Canel; (2) Oswaldo Paya Sardinas was a Cuban political dissident dedicated to promoting democratic freedoms and human rights in Cuba; (3) the Communist Party of Cuba has always viewed that commitment to democracy and freedom as a threat to the existence of the Communist Party of Cuba; (4) on July 22, 2012, a violent car crash, widely believed to have been carried out by the Castro regime, took the lives of Oswaldo Paya and Harold Cepero, another dissident; (5) the official investigation into the crash has been demonstrated to be compromised, and the Castro regime has offered no plausible evidence of the innocence of the Castro regime in the crash, leaving the circumstances of the death of Oswaldo Paya unknown; (6) opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the Communist Party of Cuba began at a young age, when he refused to become a member of the Young Communist League as a primary school student, and continued through high school, when he publicly criticized the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union; (7) the Communist Party of Cuba responded to the opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union by sending Oswaldo Paya to a labor camp for 3 years; (8) Oswaldo Paya forewent a chance to escape Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift, deciding instead to continue the fight for democracy in Cuba, saying, ``This is what I am supposed to be, this is what I have to do. 2. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the address referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the revolution led by Fidel Castro in Cuba in 1959 started 61 years of an ongoing dictatorship, systemic human rights abuses, and a lack of basic freedom of press, religion, assembly, and association that continue to this day under the Communist rule of Raul Castro and his successor, Miguel Diaz- Canel; (2) Oswaldo Paya Sardinas was a Cuban political dissident dedicated to promoting democratic freedoms and human rights in Cuba; (3) the Communist Party of Cuba has always viewed that commitment to democracy and freedom as a threat to the existence of the Communist Party of Cuba; (4) on July 22, 2012, a violent car crash, widely believed to have been carried out by the Castro regime, took the lives of Oswaldo Paya and Harold Cepero, another dissident; (5) the official investigation into the crash has been demonstrated to be compromised, and the Castro regime has offered no plausible evidence of the innocence of the Castro regime in the crash, leaving the circumstances of the death of Oswaldo Paya unknown; (6) opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the Communist Party of Cuba began at a young age, when he refused to become a member of the Young Communist League as a primary school student, and continued through high school, when he publicly criticized the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union; (7) the Communist Party of Cuba responded to the opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union by sending Oswaldo Paya to a labor camp for 3 years; (8) Oswaldo Paya forewent a chance to escape Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift, deciding instead to continue the fight for democracy in Cuba, saying, ``This is what I am supposed to be, this is what I have to do. ''; (9) by creating the Varela Project in 1998, Oswaldo Paya demonstrated his staunch commitment to peacefully advocating for freedom of speech and freedom of assembly for his fellow Cubans; (10) in recognition of his determination for political reforms through peaceful protests, Oswaldo Paya was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament in 2002 and the W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award from the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs in 2003 and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by former Czech President Vaclav Havel in 2005; (11) on April 11, 2018, the Senate unanimously passed S. Res. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. (a) Designation of Way.-- (1) In general.--The area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, shall be known and designated as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. (b) Designation of Address.-- (1) Designation.--The address of 2630 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the address referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. (c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2045 _______________________________________________________________________

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the revolution led by Fidel Castro in Cuba in 1959 started 61 years of an ongoing dictatorship, systemic human rights abuses, and a lack of basic freedom of press, religion, assembly, and association that continue to this day under the Communist rule of Raul Castro and his successor, Miguel Diaz- Canel; (2) Oswaldo Paya Sardinas was a Cuban political dissident dedicated to promoting democratic freedoms and human rights in Cuba; (3) the Communist Party of Cuba has always viewed that commitment to democracy and freedom as a threat to the existence of the Communist Party of Cuba; (4) on July 22, 2012, a violent car crash, widely believed to have been carried out by the Castro regime, took the lives of Oswaldo Paya and Harold Cepero, another dissident; (5) the official investigation into the crash has been demonstrated to be compromised, and the Castro regime has offered no plausible evidence of the innocence of the Castro regime in the crash, leaving the circumstances of the death of Oswaldo Paya unknown; (6) opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the Communist Party of Cuba began at a young age, when he refused to become a member of the Young Communist League as a primary school student, and continued through high school, when he publicly criticized the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union; (7) the Communist Party of Cuba responded to the opposition by Oswaldo Paya to the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union by sending Oswaldo Paya to a labor camp for 3 years; (8) Oswaldo Paya forewent a chance to escape Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift, deciding instead to continue the fight for democracy in Cuba, saying, ``This is what I am supposed to be, this is what I have to do.''; (9) by creating the Varela Project in 1998, Oswaldo Paya demonstrated his staunch commitment to peacefully advocating for freedom of speech and freedom of assembly for his fellow Cubans; (10) in recognition of his determination for political reforms through peaceful protests, Oswaldo Paya was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament in 2002 and the W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award from the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs in 2003 and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by former Czech President Vaclav Havel in 2005; (11) on April 11, 2018, the Senate unanimously passed S. Res. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. (a) Designation of Way.-- (1) In general.--The area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, shall be known and designated as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Oswaldo Paya Way. (b) Designation of Address.-- (1) Designation.--The address of 2630 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the address referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. (c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2045 _______________________________________________________________________

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. ( (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Oswaldo Paya Way. ( c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. b) Designation of Address.-- (1) Designation.--The address of 2630 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. ( (c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. b) Designation of Address.-- (1) Designation.--The address of 2630 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. ( (c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. ( (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Oswaldo Paya Way. ( c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. b) Designation of Address.-- (1) Designation.--The address of 2630 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. ( (c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. ( (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Oswaldo Paya Way. ( c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. b) Designation of Address.-- (1) Designation.--The address of 2630 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. ( (c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. ( (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Oswaldo Paya Way. ( c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. b) Designation of Address.-- (1) Designation.--The address of 2630 16th Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, shall be redesignated as 2630 Oswaldo Paya Way. ( (c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations. Passed the Senate July 30, 2021.

To designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as ``Oswaldo Paya Way''. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 224, recognizing the sixth anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles, and calling on the Cuban government to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death; and (12) renaming the street in front of the Embassy of Cuba in the District of Columbia after Oswaldo Paya serves as an expression of solidarity between the people of the United States and the people of the Cuba, who are engaged in a long, nonviolent struggle for fundamental human rights. DESIGNATION OF OSWALDO PAYA WAY. ( (2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the area referred to in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to Oswaldo Paya Way. ( c) Signs.--The District of Columbia shall construct 2 street signs that shall-- (1) contain the phrase ``Oswaldo Paya Way''; (2) be placed immediately above existing signs at the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia; and (3) be similar in design to the signs used by the District of Columbia to designate the location of Metro stations.

H.R.4001

Commerce

Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act This bill requires sellers to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of imported foreign products sold over the internet.

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE RETAILERS AND SELLERS. (a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. (2) Country-of-origin disclosure requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (A) The online retail platform shall require any person that intends to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product. (B) With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin. (b) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair and deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)). (2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). (3) Consultation with u.s. customs and border protection.-- In carrying out this section and promulgating rules under this section, the Commission shall consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (B) In the case of a product that was made by assembling multiple products or product components manufactured in other countries, the English name of the country that performed the final assembly of the product components before shipping as a marketed product. (C) In the case of a product containing technological components that are designed in any way to receive, process, or transmit data, or be connected to the internet, and during any part of the production process that product or product component was made or assembled in the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation, or at any facility that is majority-owned by a citizen or agent of such country, the English name of each such country, and any country described in subparagraph (A) or (B), as applicable. (3) Online retail platform.--The term ``online retail platform'' means any internet website or other online platform through which products are sold. <all>

Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of-origin information, and for other purposes.

Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act

Rep. Kinzinger, Adam

R

IL

This bill requires sellers to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of imported foreign products sold over the internet.

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act''. SEC. (a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. (b) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair and deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)). (2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. (3) Consultation with u.s. customs and border protection.-- In carrying out this section and promulgating rules under this section, the Commission shall consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (C) In the case of a product containing technological components that are designed in any way to receive, process, or transmit data, or be connected to the internet, and during any part of the production process that product or product component was made or assembled in the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation, or at any facility that is majority-owned by a citizen or agent of such country, the English name of each such country, and any country described in subparagraph (A) or (B), as applicable. (3) Online retail platform.--The term ``online retail platform'' means any internet website or other online platform through which products are sold.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act''. SEC. (a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. 57a(a)(1)(B)). 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. (3) Consultation with u.s. customs and border protection.-- In carrying out this section and promulgating rules under this section, the Commission shall consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (C) In the case of a product containing technological components that are designed in any way to receive, process, or transmit data, or be connected to the internet, and during any part of the production process that product or product component was made or assembled in the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation, or at any facility that is majority-owned by a citizen or agent of such country, the English name of each such country, and any country described in subparagraph (A) or (B), as applicable. (3) Online retail platform.--The term ``online retail platform'' means any internet website or other online platform through which products are sold.

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE RETAILERS AND SELLERS. (a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. (2) Country-of-origin disclosure requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (A) The online retail platform shall require any person that intends to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product. (B) With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin. (b) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair and deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)). (2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). (3) Consultation with u.s. customs and border protection.-- In carrying out this section and promulgating rules under this section, the Commission shall consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (B) In the case of a product that was made by assembling multiple products or product components manufactured in other countries, the English name of the country that performed the final assembly of the product components before shipping as a marketed product. (C) In the case of a product containing technological components that are designed in any way to receive, process, or transmit data, or be connected to the internet, and during any part of the production process that product or product component was made or assembled in the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation, or at any facility that is majority-owned by a citizen or agent of such country, the English name of each such country, and any country described in subparagraph (A) or (B), as applicable. (3) Online retail platform.--The term ``online retail platform'' means any internet website or other online platform through which products are sold. <all>

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Online Retailer Product Origin Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE RETAILERS AND SELLERS. (a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. (2) Country-of-origin disclosure requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (A) The online retail platform shall require any person that intends to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product. (B) With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin. (b) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair and deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)). (2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). (3) Consultation with u.s. customs and border protection.-- In carrying out this section and promulgating rules under this section, the Commission shall consult with the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (B) In the case of a product that was made by assembling multiple products or product components manufactured in other countries, the English name of the country that performed the final assembly of the product components before shipping as a marketed product. (C) In the case of a product containing technological components that are designed in any way to receive, process, or transmit data, or be connected to the internet, and during any part of the production process that product or product component was made or assembled in the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation, or at any facility that is majority-owned by a citizen or agent of such country, the English name of each such country, and any country described in subparagraph (A) or (B), as applicable. (3) Online retail platform.--The term ``online retail platform'' means any internet website or other online platform through which products are sold. <all>

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. 2) Country-of-origin disclosure requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (A) The online retail platform shall require any person that intends to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product. (B) With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin. ( 2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Consultation with u.s. B) In the case of a product that was made by assembling multiple products or product components manufactured in other countries, the English name of the country that performed the final assembly of the product components before shipping as a marketed product. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. ( (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). ( 2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. ( (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). ( 2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. 2) Country-of-origin disclosure requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (A) The online retail platform shall require any person that intends to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product. (B) With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin. ( 2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Consultation with u.s. B) In the case of a product that was made by assembling multiple products or product components manufactured in other countries, the English name of the country that performed the final assembly of the product components before shipping as a marketed product. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. ( (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). ( 2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. 2) Country-of-origin disclosure requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (A) The online retail platform shall require any person that intends to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product. (B) With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin. ( 2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Consultation with u.s. B) In the case of a product that was made by assembling multiple products or product components manufactured in other countries, the English name of the country that performed the final assembly of the product components before shipping as a marketed product. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. ( (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). ( 2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. 2) Country-of-origin disclosure requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (A) The online retail platform shall require any person that intends to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product. (B) With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin. ( 2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Consultation with u.s. B) In the case of a product that was made by assembling multiple products or product components manufactured in other countries, the English name of the country that performed the final assembly of the product components before shipping as a marketed product. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. a) In General.-- (1) In general.--Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) it shall be unlawful for any person to operate an online retail platform that does not comply with the requirements of paragraph (2); and (B) it shall be unlawful for any person who offers a product for sale through an online retail platform to knowingly provide false information to the platform with respect to the country of origin of such product. ( (B) Privileges and immunities.--Any person that violates this section shall be subject to the penalties (including the provisions of subsections (l) and (m) of section 5 of such Act), and entitled to the privileges and immunities, provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). ( 2) Country of origin.--The term ``country of origin'' means the following: (A) In the case of a product wholly manufactured in one country, the English name of that country. (

To require online retailers to prominently disclose product country-of- origin information, and for other purposes. 2) Country-of-origin disclosure requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph, with respect to an online retail platform, are the following: (A) The online retail platform shall require any person that intends to sell a product through the platform to provide the platform with information on the country of origin of such product. (B) With respect to any article of foreign origin imported into the United States that is subject to the country of origin and is offered for sale on the online retail platform, the platform discloses, in a conspicuous manner and in the same language that is used on the rest of the platform, the name of the country of origin. ( 2) Powers of commission.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (3) Consultation with u.s. B) In the case of a product that was made by assembling multiple products or product components manufactured in other countries, the English name of the country that performed the final assembly of the product components before shipping as a marketed product. (

S.3448

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, in recognition of their contribution to civil rights by fighting for equality in interstate travel.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) In 1960, the Supreme Court ruled in Boynton v. Virginia that segregated bus and rail stations were unconstitutional. (2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. Bus stations had ``Whites Only'' waiting areas and Blacks were not permitted to wait in those areas despite the Supreme Court making it the law of the land. (3) The Freedom Riders, with the intent to end segregation in public transportation throughout the South, paved the way for full racial integration of the United States transit system. They overcame prejudice, discrimination, and violence. They sparked a movement that changed our Nation. (4) The Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) selected thirteen volunteers for nonviolent response training to join in the Freedom Rides from Washington, DC, to New Orleans, LA. The Freedom Riders used their strategies of nonviolence throughout the South to challenge the region's Jim Crow laws directly and enforce the Supreme Court decision in Boynton. (5) On the morning of May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders, comprised of seven Blacks and six Whites, boarded two buses, with Blacks and Whites seated together. Those thirteen Freedom Riders were: Genevieve Hughes Houghton, Charles Person, Hank Thomas, John Lewis, Edward Blankenheim, James Farmer, Walter Bergman, Frances Bergman, Joseph Perkins, Jimmy McDonald, Mae Francis Moultrie, Benjamin Elton Cox, and Albert Bigelow. Most segregated States considered even this level of integration a crime. At various stops along the way, the Freedom Riders would enter areas designated ``Whites'' and ``Colored'' and would eat together at segregated lunch counters to defy local laws. (6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. In Rock Hill, an angry mob severely beat John Lewis, late Congressman from the 5th District of Georgia, when he entered the bus station. Henry ``Hank'' Thomas was jailed when he entered the bus station in Winnsboro. Authorities delivered him to a waiting mob long after the station had closed that evening. A local Black minister rescued Thomas, enabling him to rejoin the group in Columbia. However, Lewis was so badly beaten he could not continue the Freedom Rides. (7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. Despite these warnings, more Freedom Riders joined in Atlanta. Dedicated to their mission to end segregation in the South and trained in nonviolent movements, the Freedom Riders continued on their journey. (8) On Mother's Day, May 14, 1961, the Freedom Riders were on two different buses. An angry mob in Anniston, Alabama, firebombed the first bus. When the Freedom Riders rushed out, still choking from the thick smoke of the burning bus, the waiting angry mob beat them with lead pipes and baseball bats as the bus exploded. Ambulances refused to transport the Black Freedom Riders to the hospital. The mob beat the Freedom Riders on the second bus and forced them to sit in the back. As they journeyed to Birmingham, another mob savagely beat the Freedom Riders. (9) The Nashville (TN) Student Group, a local group of students who had been successful in desegregating the lunch counters and movie theaters in Nashville (TN), vowed not to let these acts of violence curtail the goal of the Freedom Rides. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. (10) As the violence grew, the Attorney General of the United States called in the National Guard and the U.S. Marshals to protect the Freedom Riders as they journeyed through Alabama. This protection was short-lived. The Federal authorities turned the Freedom Riders over to the local authorities in Mississippi who then arrested the Freedom Riders for disturbing the peace. (11) The government of Mississippi imprisoned many of the Freedom Riders in Parchman Prison known for its horrific conditions, such as subjecting the Freedom Riders to strip searches, work on chain gangs, and light shining in their cells 24 hours a day. Despite these conditions, the Freedom Riders refused bail because they were determined to spread the message of their nonviolent movement. (12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. The law became effective on November 1, 1961. (13) In 2011, Barack Obama, the President of the United States paid tribute to the Freedom Riders with a Presidential proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of the first Freedom Ride by brave Americans whose selfless act of courage helped pave the way for others to continue on the road to Civil Rights in America. 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 presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement to equality in interstate travel. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Freedom Riders. SEC. 4. 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. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. 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 4 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. <all>

Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.

Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G.

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GA

This bill provides for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, in recognition of their contribution to civil rights by fighting for equality in interstate travel.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. Bus stations had ``Whites Only'' waiting areas and Blacks were not permitted to wait in those areas despite the Supreme Court making it the law of the land. They overcame prejudice, discrimination, and violence. Those thirteen Freedom Riders were: Genevieve Hughes Houghton, Charles Person, Hank Thomas, John Lewis, Edward Blankenheim, James Farmer, Walter Bergman, Frances Bergman, Joseph Perkins, Jimmy McDonald, Mae Francis Moultrie, Benjamin Elton Cox, and Albert Bigelow. Most segregated States considered even this level of integration a crime. At various stops along the way, the Freedom Riders would enter areas designated ``Whites'' and ``Colored'' and would eat together at segregated lunch counters to defy local laws. In Rock Hill, an angry mob severely beat John Lewis, late Congressman from the 5th District of Georgia, when he entered the bus station. A local Black minister rescued Thomas, enabling him to rejoin the group in Columbia. Dedicated to their mission to end segregation in the South and trained in nonviolent movements, the Freedom Riders continued on their journey. (8) On Mother's Day, May 14, 1961, the Freedom Riders were on two different buses. An angry mob in Anniston, Alabama, firebombed the first bus. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. (12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. 3. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. 5. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. (2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. Bus stations had ``Whites Only'' waiting areas and Blacks were not permitted to wait in those areas despite the Supreme Court making it the law of the land. They overcame prejudice, discrimination, and violence. Most segregated States considered even this level of integration a crime. In Rock Hill, an angry mob severely beat John Lewis, late Congressman from the 5th District of Georgia, when he entered the bus station. A local Black minister rescued Thomas, enabling him to rejoin the group in Columbia. Dedicated to their mission to end segregation in the South and trained in nonviolent movements, the Freedom Riders continued on their journey. An angry mob in Anniston, Alabama, firebombed the first bus. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. 3. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. 5. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. Bus stations had ``Whites Only'' waiting areas and Blacks were not permitted to wait in those areas despite the Supreme Court making it the law of the land. They overcame prejudice, discrimination, and violence. They sparked a movement that changed our Nation. selected thirteen volunteers for nonviolent response training to join in the Freedom Rides from Washington, DC, to New Orleans, LA. The Freedom Riders used their strategies of nonviolence throughout the South to challenge the region's Jim Crow laws directly and enforce the Supreme Court decision in Boynton. Those thirteen Freedom Riders were: Genevieve Hughes Houghton, Charles Person, Hank Thomas, John Lewis, Edward Blankenheim, James Farmer, Walter Bergman, Frances Bergman, Joseph Perkins, Jimmy McDonald, Mae Francis Moultrie, Benjamin Elton Cox, and Albert Bigelow. Most segregated States considered even this level of integration a crime. At various stops along the way, the Freedom Riders would enter areas designated ``Whites'' and ``Colored'' and would eat together at segregated lunch counters to defy local laws. In Rock Hill, an angry mob severely beat John Lewis, late Congressman from the 5th District of Georgia, when he entered the bus station. A local Black minister rescued Thomas, enabling him to rejoin the group in Columbia. (7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. Dedicated to their mission to end segregation in the South and trained in nonviolent movements, the Freedom Riders continued on their journey. (8) On Mother's Day, May 14, 1961, the Freedom Riders were on two different buses. An angry mob in Anniston, Alabama, firebombed the first bus. Ambulances refused to transport the Black Freedom Riders to the hospital. (9) The Nashville (TN) Student Group, a local group of students who had been successful in desegregating the lunch counters and movie theaters in Nashville (TN), vowed not to let these acts of violence curtail the goal of the Freedom Rides. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. Marshals to protect the Freedom Riders as they journeyed through Alabama. This protection was short-lived. (11) The government of Mississippi imprisoned many of the Freedom Riders in Parchman Prison known for its horrific conditions, such as subjecting the Freedom Riders to strip searches, work on chain gangs, and light shining in their cells 24 hours a day. (12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. (13) In 2011, Barack Obama, the President of the United States paid tribute to the Freedom Riders with a Presidential proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of the first Freedom Ride by brave Americans whose selfless act of courage helped pave the way for others to continue on the road to Civil Rights in America. 3. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. 5. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) In 1960, the Supreme Court ruled in Boynton v. Virginia that segregated bus and rail stations were unconstitutional. (2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. Bus stations had ``Whites Only'' waiting areas and Blacks were not permitted to wait in those areas despite the Supreme Court making it the law of the land. They overcame prejudice, discrimination, and violence. They sparked a movement that changed our Nation. selected thirteen volunteers for nonviolent response training to join in the Freedom Rides from Washington, DC, to New Orleans, LA. The Freedom Riders used their strategies of nonviolence throughout the South to challenge the region's Jim Crow laws directly and enforce the Supreme Court decision in Boynton. Those thirteen Freedom Riders were: Genevieve Hughes Houghton, Charles Person, Hank Thomas, John Lewis, Edward Blankenheim, James Farmer, Walter Bergman, Frances Bergman, Joseph Perkins, Jimmy McDonald, Mae Francis Moultrie, Benjamin Elton Cox, and Albert Bigelow. Most segregated States considered even this level of integration a crime. At various stops along the way, the Freedom Riders would enter areas designated ``Whites'' and ``Colored'' and would eat together at segregated lunch counters to defy local laws. (6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. In Rock Hill, an angry mob severely beat John Lewis, late Congressman from the 5th District of Georgia, when he entered the bus station. Authorities delivered him to a waiting mob long after the station had closed that evening. A local Black minister rescued Thomas, enabling him to rejoin the group in Columbia. However, Lewis was so badly beaten he could not continue the Freedom Rides. (7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. Dedicated to their mission to end segregation in the South and trained in nonviolent movements, the Freedom Riders continued on their journey. (8) On Mother's Day, May 14, 1961, the Freedom Riders were on two different buses. An angry mob in Anniston, Alabama, firebombed the first bus. When the Freedom Riders rushed out, still choking from the thick smoke of the burning bus, the waiting angry mob beat them with lead pipes and baseball bats as the bus exploded. Ambulances refused to transport the Black Freedom Riders to the hospital. (9) The Nashville (TN) Student Group, a local group of students who had been successful in desegregating the lunch counters and movie theaters in Nashville (TN), vowed not to let these acts of violence curtail the goal of the Freedom Rides. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. Marshals to protect the Freedom Riders as they journeyed through Alabama. This protection was short-lived. (11) The government of Mississippi imprisoned many of the Freedom Riders in Parchman Prison known for its horrific conditions, such as subjecting the Freedom Riders to strip searches, work on chain gangs, and light shining in their cells 24 hours a day. (12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. The law became effective on November 1, 1961. (13) In 2011, Barack Obama, the President of the United States paid tribute to the Freedom Riders with a Presidential proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary of the first Freedom Ride by brave Americans whose selfless act of courage helped pave the way for others to continue on the road to Civil Rights in America. 3. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Freedom Riders. 4. 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. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. 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.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 4) The Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) selected thirteen volunteers for nonviolent response training to join in the Freedom Rides from Washington, DC, to New Orleans, LA. The Freedom Riders used their strategies of nonviolence throughout the South to challenge the region's Jim Crow laws directly and enforce the Supreme Court decision in Boynton. ( 5) On the morning of May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders, comprised of seven Blacks and six Whites, boarded two buses, with Blacks and Whites seated together. 6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. (7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. 9) The Nashville (TN) Student Group, a local group of students who had been successful in desegregating the lunch counters and movie theaters in Nashville (TN), vowed not to let these acts of violence curtail the goal of the Freedom Rides. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. ( Marshals to protect the Freedom Riders as they journeyed through Alabama. 12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement to equality in interstate travel. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( (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.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. 3) The Freedom Riders, with the intent to end segregation in public transportation throughout the South, paved the way for full racial integration of the United States transit system. (6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. However, Lewis was so badly beaten he could not continue the Freedom Rides. ( 7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. As they journeyed to Birmingham, another mob savagely beat the Freedom Riders. ( The Federal authorities turned the Freedom Riders over to the local authorities in Mississippi who then arrested the Freedom Riders for disturbing the peace. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Freedom Riders. 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 a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. 3) The Freedom Riders, with the intent to end segregation in public transportation throughout the South, paved the way for full racial integration of the United States transit system. (6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. However, Lewis was so badly beaten he could not continue the Freedom Rides. ( 7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. As they journeyed to Birmingham, another mob savagely beat the Freedom Riders. ( The Federal authorities turned the Freedom Riders over to the local authorities in Mississippi who then arrested the Freedom Riders for disturbing the peace. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Freedom Riders. 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 a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 4) The Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) selected thirteen volunteers for nonviolent response training to join in the Freedom Rides from Washington, DC, to New Orleans, LA. The Freedom Riders used their strategies of nonviolence throughout the South to challenge the region's Jim Crow laws directly and enforce the Supreme Court decision in Boynton. ( 5) On the morning of May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders, comprised of seven Blacks and six Whites, boarded two buses, with Blacks and Whites seated together. 6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. (7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. 9) The Nashville (TN) Student Group, a local group of students who had been successful in desegregating the lunch counters and movie theaters in Nashville (TN), vowed not to let these acts of violence curtail the goal of the Freedom Rides. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. ( Marshals to protect the Freedom Riders as they journeyed through Alabama. 12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement to equality in interstate travel. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( (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.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. 3) The Freedom Riders, with the intent to end segregation in public transportation throughout the South, paved the way for full racial integration of the United States transit system. (6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. However, Lewis was so badly beaten he could not continue the Freedom Rides. ( 7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. As they journeyed to Birmingham, another mob savagely beat the Freedom Riders. ( The Federal authorities turned the Freedom Riders over to the local authorities in Mississippi who then arrested the Freedom Riders for disturbing the peace. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Freedom Riders. 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 a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 4) The Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) selected thirteen volunteers for nonviolent response training to join in the Freedom Rides from Washington, DC, to New Orleans, LA. The Freedom Riders used their strategies of nonviolence throughout the South to challenge the region's Jim Crow laws directly and enforce the Supreme Court decision in Boynton. ( 5) On the morning of May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders, comprised of seven Blacks and six Whites, boarded two buses, with Blacks and Whites seated together. 6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. (7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. 9) The Nashville (TN) Student Group, a local group of students who had been successful in desegregating the lunch counters and movie theaters in Nashville (TN), vowed not to let these acts of violence curtail the goal of the Freedom Rides. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. ( Marshals to protect the Freedom Riders as they journeyed through Alabama. 12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement to equality in interstate travel. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( (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.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. 3) The Freedom Riders, with the intent to end segregation in public transportation throughout the South, paved the way for full racial integration of the United States transit system. (6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. However, Lewis was so badly beaten he could not continue the Freedom Rides. ( 7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. As they journeyed to Birmingham, another mob savagely beat the Freedom Riders. ( The Federal authorities turned the Freedom Riders over to the local authorities in Mississippi who then arrested the Freedom Riders for disturbing the peace. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Freedom Riders. 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 a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 4) The Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) selected thirteen volunteers for nonviolent response training to join in the Freedom Rides from Washington, DC, to New Orleans, LA. The Freedom Riders used their strategies of nonviolence throughout the South to challenge the region's Jim Crow laws directly and enforce the Supreme Court decision in Boynton. ( 5) On the morning of May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders, comprised of seven Blacks and six Whites, boarded two buses, with Blacks and Whites seated together. 6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. (7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. 9) The Nashville (TN) Student Group, a local group of students who had been successful in desegregating the lunch counters and movie theaters in Nashville (TN), vowed not to let these acts of violence curtail the goal of the Freedom Rides. They sent their members to continue the Freedom Rides and called out to other student groups to do the same. ( Marshals to protect the Freedom Riders as they journeyed through Alabama. 12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. (a) Presentation Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement to equality in interstate travel. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. ( (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.

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 2) The rigid system of racial segregation that prevailed in the United States during the 1960s did not permit a Black person to sit next to a White person on any bus traveling through interstate commerce and in most locations in the South. 3) The Freedom Riders, with the intent to end segregation in public transportation throughout the South, paved the way for full racial integration of the United States transit system. (6) Initially, the Freedom Riders had encountered only minor clashes until a stop in South Carolina. However, Lewis was so badly beaten he could not continue the Freedom Rides. ( 7) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other civil rights leaders met with the group in Atlanta to dissuade their continuance through the Deep South due to death threats. As they journeyed to Birmingham, another mob savagely beat the Freedom Riders. ( The Federal authorities turned the Freedom Riders over to the local authorities in Mississippi who then arrested the Freedom Riders for disturbing the peace. ( 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 the medal shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (2) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal received under paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the Freedom Riders. 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 a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. 4) The Congress of Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.) selected thirteen volunteers for nonviolent response training to join in the Freedom Rides from Washington, DC, to New Orleans, LA. 12) Five months after the first Freedom Riders left on their historic ride, the Interstate Commerce Commission in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy issued a Federal order banning segregation at all interstate public facilities based upon ``race, color or creed''. ( 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.4110

Finance and Financial Sector

Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2022 This bill establishes a state insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. The member is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Under current law, this member is nonvoting and selected by state insurance commissioners.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL. Section 111 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); (ii) in subparagraph (I), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following: ``(J) a State insurance commissioner, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as described in paragraph (4); and''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) State insurance commissioner.--Before making any appointments pursuant to paragraph (1)(J), the President shall request a list of recommended candidates from the States through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) that does not appear on such list. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ``(B) State insurance commissioner.--With respect to a vacancy in the membership of the State insurance commissioner serving under subsection (b)(1)(J)-- ``(i) the Federal Vacancy Reform Act (5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq.) shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed.''; and (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``independent member'' in the heading, and inserting ``insurance members''; and (ii) striking ``subsection (b)(1)(J)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(1)(K) or the State insurance commissioner serving under subsection (b)(1)(J)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AS NONVOTING MEMBER OF FSOC. (a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 111(c)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 Act (12 U.S.C. 5321(c)(1)) is amended by striking by ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (C) and (D)''. SEC. 4. TEMPORARY SERVICE; TRANSITION. Notwithstanding the amendments made by this Act, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the State insurance commissioner is appointed and confirmed pursuant to section 111(b)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(1)), as amended by section 2 of this Act, section 111(b)(2)(C) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)(C)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall continue to apply. SEC. 5. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 102(a) (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111.''; (2) in section 112(a)(2)(D) (12 U.S.C. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''. <all>

Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes.

Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2022

Sen. Scott, Tim

R

SC

This bill establishes a state insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. The member is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Under current law, this member is nonvoting and selected by state insurance commissioners.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2022''. 2. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. 3345 et seq.) shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. ''; and (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``independent member'' in the heading, and inserting ``insurance members''; and (ii) striking ``subsection (b)(1)(J)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(1)(K) or the State insurance commissioner serving under subsection (b)(1)(J)''. 3. REPEAL OF STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AS NONVOTING MEMBER OF FSOC. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. TEMPORARY SERVICE; TRANSITION. Notwithstanding the amendments made by this Act, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the State insurance commissioner is appointed and confirmed pursuant to section 111(b)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)(C)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall continue to apply. SEC. 5. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2022''. 2. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. 3345 et seq.) shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. ''; and (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``independent member'' in the heading, and inserting ``insurance members''; and (ii) striking ``subsection (b)(1)(J)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(1)(K) or the State insurance commissioner serving under subsection (b)(1)(J)''. 3. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. TEMPORARY SERVICE; TRANSITION. SEC. 5. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2022''. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL. 5321) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); (ii) in subparagraph (I), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following: ``(J) a State insurance commissioner, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as described in paragraph (4); and''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) State insurance commissioner.--Before making any appointments pursuant to paragraph (1)(J), the President shall request a list of recommended candidates from the States through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) that does not appear on such list. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ``(B) State insurance commissioner.--With respect to a vacancy in the membership of the State insurance commissioner serving under subsection (b)(1)(J)-- ``(i) the Federal Vacancy Reform Act (5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq.) shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. ''; and (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``independent member'' in the heading, and inserting ``insurance members''; and (ii) striking ``subsection (b)(1)(J)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(1)(K) or the State insurance commissioner serving under subsection (b)(1)(J)''. 3. REPEAL OF STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AS NONVOTING MEMBER OF FSOC. (a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 111(c)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 Act (12 U.S.C. 5321(c)(1)) is amended by striking by ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (C) and (D)''. TEMPORARY SERVICE; TRANSITION. Notwithstanding the amendments made by this Act, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the State insurance commissioner is appointed and confirmed pursuant to section 111(b)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)(C)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall continue to apply. SEC. 5. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 102(a) (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111. ''; (2) in section 112(a)(2)(D) (12 U.S.C. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OVERSIGHT COUNCIL. Section 111 of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); (ii) in subparagraph (I), by striking ``and'' at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following: ``(J) a State insurance commissioner, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as described in paragraph (4); and''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(4) State insurance commissioner.--Before making any appointments pursuant to paragraph (1)(J), the President shall request a list of recommended candidates from the States through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) that does not appear on such list. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ``(B) State insurance commissioner.--With respect to a vacancy in the membership of the State insurance commissioner serving under subsection (b)(1)(J)-- ``(i) the Federal Vacancy Reform Act (5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq.) shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed.''; and (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by striking ``independent member'' in the heading, and inserting ``insurance members''; and (ii) striking ``subsection (b)(1)(J)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(1)(K) or the State insurance commissioner serving under subsection (b)(1)(J)''. SEC. 3. REPEAL OF STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER AS NONVOTING MEMBER OF FSOC. (a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 111(c)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 Act (12 U.S.C. 5321(c)(1)) is amended by striking by ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (C) and (D)''. SEC. 4. TEMPORARY SERVICE; TRANSITION. Notwithstanding the amendments made by this Act, during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the State insurance commissioner is appointed and confirmed pursuant to section 111(b)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(1)), as amended by section 2 of this Act, section 111(b)(2)(C) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)(C)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall continue to apply. SEC. 5. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. The Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5311 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 102(a) (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111.''; (2) in section 112(a)(2)(D) (12 U.S.C. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''. <all>

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. The President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) that does not appear on such list. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 111(c)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 Act (12 U.S.C. 5321(c)(1)) is amended by striking by ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (C) and (D)''. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. ''; a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( is amended-- (1) in section 102(a) (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111. ''; ( 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. ''; a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( is amended-- (1) in section 102(a) (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111. ''; ( 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. The President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) that does not appear on such list. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 111(c)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 Act (12 U.S.C. 5321(c)(1)) is amended by striking by ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (C) and (D)''. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. ''; a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( is amended-- (1) in section 102(a) (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111. ''; ( 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. The President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) that does not appear on such list. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 111(c)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 Act (12 U.S.C. 5321(c)(1)) is amended by striking by ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (C) and (D)''. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. ''; a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( is amended-- (1) in section 102(a) (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111. ''; ( 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. The President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) that does not appear on such list. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 111(c)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 Act (12 U.S.C. 5321(c)(1)) is amended by striking by ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (C) and (D)''. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; shall not apply; and ``(ii) such vacancy shall be filled by a State insurance commissioner, to be designated by a selection process determined by the State insurance commissioners, who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Council until a successor is appointed and confirmed. ''; a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( is amended-- (1) in section 102(a) (12 U.S.C. 5311), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Council.--The term `Council' means the Financial Stability Oversight Council established in section 111. ''; ( 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to include the State insurance commissioner as a voting member of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and for other purposes. The President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) that does not appear on such list. If the National Association of Insurance Commissioners fails to submit such list within 15 business days after the date of the request, the President may appoint a member under paragraph (1)(J) without considering the views of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, the State insurance commissioner shall serve for a term of 4 years'' after ``6 years''; (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) Vacancies.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), any vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (a) In General.--Section 111(b)(2) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5321(b)(2)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively. ( b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 111(c)(1) of the Financial Stability Act of 2010 Act (12 U.S.C. 5321(c)(1)) is amended by striking by ``subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (C) and (D)''. 5322(a)(2)(D)), by striking ``to monitor'' and inserting ``monitor''; (3) in section 154(c)(1) (12 U.S.C. 5344(c)(1))-- (A) by striking ``Center.--'' and all that follows through ``The Research'' and inserting the following: ``Center.--The Research''; and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (H) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively; and (4) in section 155(a)(2) (12 U.S.C. 5345(a)(2)), by striking the comma after ``subsection (c)''.

S.1697

Health

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

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

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

A bill to address maternity care storages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes.

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

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray

D

NM

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

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

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

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

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

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). 2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. 296j) the following: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. ( ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. ( ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). 2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. 296j) the following: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. ( ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). 2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. 296j) the following: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. ( ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). 2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. 296j) the following: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. ( ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). 2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. 296j) the following: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program.

H.R.675

Commerce

COVID–19 Price Gouging Prevention Act This bill makes it unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a consumer good or service during a public health emergency resulting from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the seller is using the circumstances related to the public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. The bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce the requirements of this bill.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. PREVENTION OF PRICE GOUGING. (a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. (b) Factors for Consideration.--In determining whether a person has violated subsection (a), there shall be taken into account, with respect to the price at which such person sold or offered for sale the good or service, factors that include the following: (1) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was sold or offered for sale by such person-- (A) during the 90-day period immediately preceding January 31, 2020; or (B) during the period that is 45 days before or after the date that is one year before the date such good or service is sold or offered for sale under subsection (a). (2) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was readily obtainable from other similarly situated competing sellers before January 31, 2020. (3) Whether such price reasonably reflects additional costs, not within the control of such person, that were paid, incurred, or reasonably anticipated by such person, or reasonably reflects the profitability of forgone sales or additional risks taken by such person, to produce, distribute, obtain, or sell such good or service under the circumstances. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates such subsection shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (2) Effect on other laws.--Nothing in this section shall be construed in any way to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (3) Enforcement by state attorneys general.-- (A) In general.--If the chief law enforcement officer of a State, or an official or agency designated by a State, has reason to believe that any person has violated or is violating subsection (a), the attorney general, official, or agency of the State, in addition to any authority it may have to bring an action in State court under its laws, may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, including a State court, to-- (i) enjoin further such violation by such person; (ii) enforce compliance with such subsection; (iii) obtain civil penalties; and (iv) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State. (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. The Commission shall have the right-- (i) to intervene in the action; (ii) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (iii) to file petitions for appeal. (C) Limitation on state action while federal action is pending.--If the Commission has instituted a civil action for violation of this section, no State attorney general, or official or agency of a State, may bring an action under this paragraph during the pendency of that action against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for any violation of this section alleged in the complaint. (D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (4) Savings clause.--Nothing in this section shall preempt or otherwise affect any State or local law. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Good or service.--The term ``good or service'' means a good or service offered in commerce, including-- (A) food, beverages, water, ice, a chemical, or a personal hygiene product; (B) any personal protective equipment for protection from or prevention of contagious diseases, filtering facepiece respirators, medical equipment and supplies (including medical testing supplies), a drug as defined in section 201(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1)), cleaning supplies, disinfectants, sanitizers; or (C) any healthcare service, cleaning service, or delivery service. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe. <all>

COVID–19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Price Gouging Prevention Act

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D.

D

IL

This bill makes it unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a consumer good or service during a public health emergency resulting from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the seller is using the circumstances related to the public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. The bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general to enforce the requirements of this bill.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. PREVENTION OF PRICE GOUGING. (b) Factors for Consideration.--In determining whether a person has violated subsection (a), there shall be taken into account, with respect to the price at which such person sold or offered for sale the good or service, factors that include the following: (1) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was sold or offered for sale by such person-- (A) during the 90-day period immediately preceding January 31, 2020; or (B) during the period that is 45 days before or after the date that is one year before the date such good or service is sold or offered for sale under subsection (a). (3) Whether such price reasonably reflects additional costs, not within the control of such person, that were paid, incurred, or reasonably anticipated by such person, or reasonably reflects the profitability of forgone sales or additional risks taken by such person, to produce, distribute, obtain, or sell such good or service under the circumstances. 41 et seq.) (3) Enforcement by state attorneys general.-- (A) In general.--If the chief law enforcement officer of a State, or an official or agency designated by a State, has reason to believe that any person has violated or is violating subsection (a), the attorney general, official, or agency of the State, in addition to any authority it may have to bring an action in State court under its laws, may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, including a State court, to-- (i) enjoin further such violation by such person; (ii) enforce compliance with such subsection; (iii) obtain civil penalties; and (iv) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State. (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. (D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. 321(g)(1)), cleaning supplies, disinfectants, sanitizers; or (C) any healthcare service, cleaning service, or delivery service.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. PREVENTION OF PRICE GOUGING. (b) Factors for Consideration.--In determining whether a person has violated subsection (a), there shall be taken into account, with respect to the price at which such person sold or offered for sale the good or service, factors that include the following: (1) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was sold or offered for sale by such person-- (A) during the 90-day period immediately preceding January 31, 2020; or (B) during the period that is 45 days before or after the date that is one year before the date such good or service is sold or offered for sale under subsection (a). (3) Enforcement by state attorneys general.-- (A) In general.--If the chief law enforcement officer of a State, or an official or agency designated by a State, has reason to believe that any person has violated or is violating subsection (a), the attorney general, official, or agency of the State, in addition to any authority it may have to bring an action in State court under its laws, may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, including a State court, to-- (i) enjoin further such violation by such person; (ii) enforce compliance with such subsection; (iii) obtain civil penalties; and (iv) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State. (D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. 321(g)(1)), cleaning supplies, disinfectants, sanitizers; or (C) any healthcare service, cleaning service, or delivery service.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. PREVENTION OF PRICE GOUGING. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. (b) Factors for Consideration.--In determining whether a person has violated subsection (a), there shall be taken into account, with respect to the price at which such person sold or offered for sale the good or service, factors that include the following: (1) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was sold or offered for sale by such person-- (A) during the 90-day period immediately preceding January 31, 2020; or (B) during the period that is 45 days before or after the date that is one year before the date such good or service is sold or offered for sale under subsection (a). (3) Whether such price reasonably reflects additional costs, not within the control of such person, that were paid, incurred, or reasonably anticipated by such person, or reasonably reflects the profitability of forgone sales or additional risks taken by such person, to produce, distribute, obtain, or sell such good or service under the circumstances. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. (3) Enforcement by state attorneys general.-- (A) In general.--If the chief law enforcement officer of a State, or an official or agency designated by a State, has reason to believe that any person has violated or is violating subsection (a), the attorney general, official, or agency of the State, in addition to any authority it may have to bring an action in State court under its laws, may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, including a State court, to-- (i) enjoin further such violation by such person; (ii) enforce compliance with such subsection; (iii) obtain civil penalties; and (iv) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State. (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. The Commission shall have the right-- (i) to intervene in the action; (ii) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (iii) to file petitions for appeal. (D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (4) Savings clause.--Nothing in this section shall preempt or otherwise affect any State or local law. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Good or service.--The term ``good or service'' means a good or service offered in commerce, including-- (A) food, beverages, water, ice, a chemical, or a personal hygiene product; (B) any personal protective equipment for protection from or prevention of contagious diseases, filtering facepiece respirators, medical equipment and supplies (including medical testing supplies), a drug as defined in section 201(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1)), cleaning supplies, disinfectants, sanitizers; or (C) any healthcare service, cleaning service, or delivery service.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. PREVENTION OF PRICE GOUGING. (a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. (b) Factors for Consideration.--In determining whether a person has violated subsection (a), there shall be taken into account, with respect to the price at which such person sold or offered for sale the good or service, factors that include the following: (1) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was sold or offered for sale by such person-- (A) during the 90-day period immediately preceding January 31, 2020; or (B) during the period that is 45 days before or after the date that is one year before the date such good or service is sold or offered for sale under subsection (a). (2) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was readily obtainable from other similarly situated competing sellers before January 31, 2020. (3) Whether such price reasonably reflects additional costs, not within the control of such person, that were paid, incurred, or reasonably anticipated by such person, or reasonably reflects the profitability of forgone sales or additional risks taken by such person, to produce, distribute, obtain, or sell such good or service under the circumstances. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates such subsection shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (2) Effect on other laws.--Nothing in this section shall be construed in any way to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (3) Enforcement by state attorneys general.-- (A) In general.--If the chief law enforcement officer of a State, or an official or agency designated by a State, has reason to believe that any person has violated or is violating subsection (a), the attorney general, official, or agency of the State, in addition to any authority it may have to bring an action in State court under its laws, may bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, including a State court, to-- (i) enjoin further such violation by such person; (ii) enforce compliance with such subsection; (iii) obtain civil penalties; and (iv) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State. (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. The Commission shall have the right-- (i) to intervene in the action; (ii) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (iii) to file petitions for appeal. (C) Limitation on state action while federal action is pending.--If the Commission has instituted a civil action for violation of this section, no State attorney general, or official or agency of a State, may bring an action under this paragraph during the pendency of that action against any defendant named in the complaint of the Commission for any violation of this section alleged in the complaint. (D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (4) Savings clause.--Nothing in this section shall preempt or otherwise affect any State or local law. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Good or service.--The term ``good or service'' means a good or service offered in commerce, including-- (A) food, beverages, water, ice, a chemical, or a personal hygiene product; (B) any personal protective equipment for protection from or prevention of contagious diseases, filtering facepiece respirators, medical equipment and supplies (including medical testing supplies), a drug as defined in section 201(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1)), cleaning supplies, disinfectants, sanitizers; or (C) any healthcare service, cleaning service, or delivery service. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. 2) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was readily obtainable from other similarly situated competing sellers before January 31, 2020. ( c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. ( 3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. ( (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) The Commission shall have the right-- (i) to intervene in the action; (ii) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (iii) to file petitions for appeal. ( D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. ( (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) The Commission shall have the right-- (i) to intervene in the action; (ii) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (iii) to file petitions for appeal. ( D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. 2) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was readily obtainable from other similarly situated competing sellers before January 31, 2020. ( c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. ( 3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. ( (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) The Commission shall have the right-- (i) to intervene in the action; (ii) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (iii) to file petitions for appeal. ( D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. 2) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was readily obtainable from other similarly situated competing sellers before January 31, 2020. ( c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. ( 3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. ( (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) The Commission shall have the right-- (i) to intervene in the action; (ii) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (iii) to file petitions for appeal. ( D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. 2) Whether such price grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or a similar good or service was readily obtainable from other similarly situated competing sellers before January 31, 2020. ( c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. ( 3) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. ( (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Enforcement by federal trade commission.-- (A) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( B) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce subsection (a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) The Commission shall have the right-- (i) to intervene in the action; (ii) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (iii) to file petitions for appeal. ( D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (

To prohibit price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from COVID-19, and for other purposes. a) In General.--For the duration of a public health emergency declared pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) as a result of confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including any renewal thereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale a good or service at a price that-- (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is using the circumstances related to such public health emergency to increase prices unreasonably. (B) Notice and intervention by the ftc.--The attorney general of a State shall provide prior written notice of any action under subparagraph (A) to the Commission and provide the Commission with a copy of the complaint in the action, except in any case in which such prior notice is not feasible, in which case the attorney general shall serve such notice immediately upon instituting such action. D) Relationship with state-law claims.--If the attorney general of a State has authority to bring an action under State law directed at acts or practices that also violate this section, the attorney general may assert the State-law claim and a claim under this section in the same civil action. (

H.R.7181

Transportation and Public Works

Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022 This act requires the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in specific places. Specifically, the information must be posted

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4382]] Public Law 117-301 117th Congress An Act To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to seek to provide for the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7181]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022. 22 USC 7101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. POSTING OF NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING PHONE NUMBER IN CERTAIN RESTROOMS. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States. ``(III) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and in coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall place the contact information [[Page 136 STAT. 4383]] of the national human trafficking hotline at each port of entry.''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7181: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-477, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House. Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate. <all>

Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022

To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to seek to provide for the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States, and for other purposes.

Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022 Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022 Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022

Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S.

D

NY

This act requires the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in specific places. Specifically, the information must be posted

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4382]] Public Law 117-301 117th Congress An Act To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to seek to provide for the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7181]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022. 22 USC 7101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. POSTING OF NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING PHONE NUMBER IN CERTAIN RESTROOMS. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States. ``(III) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and in coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall place the contact information [[Page 136 STAT. 4383]] of the national human trafficking hotline at each port of entry.''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7181: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-477, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House. Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 7181]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022. 22 USC 7101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. POSTING OF NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING PHONE NUMBER IN CERTAIN RESTROOMS. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States. ``(III) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and in coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall place the contact information [[Page 136 STAT. 4383]] of the national human trafficking hotline at each port of entry.''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7181: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-477, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House. Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4382]] Public Law 117-301 117th Congress An Act To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to seek to provide for the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7181]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022. 22 USC 7101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. POSTING OF NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING PHONE NUMBER IN CERTAIN RESTROOMS. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States. ``(III) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and in coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall place the contact information [[Page 136 STAT. 4383]] of the national human trafficking hotline at each port of entry.''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7181: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-477, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House. Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4382]] Public Law 117-301 117th Congress An Act To amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to seek to provide for the posting of contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each aircraft, airport, over-the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 7181]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022. 22 USC 7101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. POSTING OF NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING PHONE NUMBER IN CERTAIN RESTROOMS. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination.>> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States. ``(III) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and in coordination with the heads of such other Federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall place the contact information [[Page 136 STAT. 4383]] of the national human trafficking hotline at each port of entry.''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7181: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-477, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House. Dec. 15, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. Approved December 27, 2022. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. Approved December 27, 2022. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. Approved December 27, 2022. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. Approved December 27, 2022. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. Approved December 27, 2022. 168 (2022): Sept. 19, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 301] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (enacted as division A of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(1)(B)(ii))) is amended by-- (1) striking the third sentence; and (2) inserting after the period at the end the following: ``The contact information of the national human trafficking hotline (including options to reach out to the hotline such as through phone, text, or TTY) shall be posted as follows: ``(I) In a visible place in all Federal buildings. ``(II) <<NOTE: Coordination. >> The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall seek to coordinate with the owners and operators of aircraft, airports, over-the road buses, bus stations, passenger trains, and passenger railroad stations to place the contact information of the national human trafficking hotline in the restrooms of each such aircraft, airport, over the-road bus, bus station, passenger train, and passenger railroad station operating within the United States.

S.535

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act This bill authorizes the establishment of a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in the area of the National Mall.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act''. <DELETED>SEC. 2. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) approaching 2 decades after the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States, the United States continues the Global War on Terrorism, at great personal cost to--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) the men and women serving on active duty in the Armed Forces; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the individuals on whose support those men and women depend to fulfill their duties;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) civil servants from Federal departments and agencies, the intelligence community, local emergency responders, and other civilian support personnel have made significant sacrifices in service in the Global War on Terrorism;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) honoring the losses endured by the individuals described in paragraphs (1) and (2), together with their families, Congress in 2017 unanimously passed, and the President signed, the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (Public Law 115-51; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), which allowed the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a memorial to the fallen of that conflict; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) given the significance of the Global War on Terrorism as the longest-running conflict in United States history and the magnitude of the sacrifice involved in operations in that conflict, it is appropriate to locate the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve alongside existing memorials to the major armed conflicts of the United States.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Memorial.--The term ``Memorial'' means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by subsection (c)(1).</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Reserve.--The term ``Reserve'' has the meaning given the term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Location of Memorial.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Authorization.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Location.--The Memorial shall be located at 1 of the following sites, as identified in, and in accordance with, the document commonly known as the ``Memorials and Museums Master Plan'':</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) Potential Site 1--Constitution Gardens, Prime Candidate Site 10 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Potential Site 2--JFK Hockey Fields, Prime Candidate Site 18 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) Potential Site 3--West Potomac Park, Candidate Site 70 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Commemorative works act.--Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.</DELETED> SEC. 2. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. (a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by section 2(a) of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial. Calendar No. 201 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 535 [Report No. 117-51] _______________________________________________________________________

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act

A bill to authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes.

Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act

Sen. Ernst, Joni

R

IA

This bill authorizes the establishment of a National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in the area of the National Mall.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and 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 ``Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act''. <DELETED>SEC. 8903 note), which allowed the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a memorial to the fallen of that conflict; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) given the significance of the Global War on Terrorism as the longest-running conflict in United States history and the magnitude of the sacrifice involved in operations in that conflict, it is appropriate to locate the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve alongside existing memorials to the major armed conflicts of the United States.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Memorial.--The term ``Memorial'' means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by subsection (c)(1).</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Reserve.--The term ``Reserve'' has the meaning given the term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Location of Memorial.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Authorization.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Location.--The Memorial shall be located at 1 of the following sites, as identified in, and in accordance with, the document commonly known as the ``Memorials and Museums Master Plan'':</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) Potential Site 1--Constitution Gardens, Prime Candidate Site 10 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Potential Site 2--JFK Hockey Fields, Prime Candidate Site 18 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) Potential Site 3--West Potomac Park, Candidate Site 70 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Commemorative works act.--Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.</DELETED> SEC. 2. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). Calendar No. 201 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 535 [Report No. 117-51] _______________________________________________________________________

This Act may be cited as the ``Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act''. <DELETED>SEC. 8903 note), which allowed the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a memorial to the fallen of that conflict; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) given the significance of the Global War on Terrorism as the longest-running conflict in United States history and the magnitude of the sacrifice involved in operations in that conflict, it is appropriate to locate the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve alongside existing memorials to the major armed conflicts of the United States.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Memorial.--The term ``Memorial'' means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by subsection (c)(1).</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Reserve.--The term ``Reserve'' has the meaning given the term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Location of Memorial.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Authorization.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Location.--The Memorial shall be located at 1 of the following sites, as identified in, and in accordance with, the document commonly known as the ``Memorials and Museums Master Plan'':</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) Potential Site 1--Constitution Gardens, Prime Candidate Site 10 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Potential Site 2--JFK Hockey Fields, Prime Candidate Site 18 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) Potential Site 3--West Potomac Park, Candidate Site 70 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Commemorative works act.--Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.</DELETED> SEC. 2. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). 201 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 535 [Report No. 117-51] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act''. <DELETED>SEC. 2. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) approaching 2 decades after the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States, the United States continues the Global War on Terrorism, at great personal cost to--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) the men and women serving on active duty in the Armed Forces; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the individuals on whose support those men and women depend to fulfill their duties;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) civil servants from Federal departments and agencies, the intelligence community, local emergency responders, and other civilian support personnel have made significant sacrifices in service in the Global War on Terrorism;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) honoring the losses endured by the individuals described in paragraphs (1) and (2), together with their families, Congress in 2017 unanimously passed, and the President signed, the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (Public Law 115-51; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), which allowed the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a memorial to the fallen of that conflict; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) given the significance of the Global War on Terrorism as the longest-running conflict in United States history and the magnitude of the sacrifice involved in operations in that conflict, it is appropriate to locate the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve alongside existing memorials to the major armed conflicts of the United States.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Memorial.--The term ``Memorial'' means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by subsection (c)(1).</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Reserve.--The term ``Reserve'' has the meaning given the term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Location of Memorial.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Authorization.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Location.--The Memorial shall be located at 1 of the following sites, as identified in, and in accordance with, the document commonly known as the ``Memorials and Museums Master Plan'':</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) Potential Site 1--Constitution Gardens, Prime Candidate Site 10 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Potential Site 2--JFK Hockey Fields, Prime Candidate Site 18 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) Potential Site 3--West Potomac Park, Candidate Site 70 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Commemorative works act.--Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.</DELETED> SEC. 2. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. (a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by section 2(a) of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial. Calendar No. 201 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 535 [Report No. 117-51] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act''. <DELETED>SEC. 2. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) approaching 2 decades after the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States, the United States continues the Global War on Terrorism, at great personal cost to--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) the men and women serving on active duty in the Armed Forces; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the individuals on whose support those men and women depend to fulfill their duties;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) civil servants from Federal departments and agencies, the intelligence community, local emergency responders, and other civilian support personnel have made significant sacrifices in service in the Global War on Terrorism;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) honoring the losses endured by the individuals described in paragraphs (1) and (2), together with their families, Congress in 2017 unanimously passed, and the President signed, the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (Public Law 115-51; 40 U.S.C. 8903 note), which allowed the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation to establish on Federal land in the District of Columbia a memorial to the fallen of that conflict; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) given the significance of the Global War on Terrorism as the longest-running conflict in United States history and the magnitude of the sacrifice involved in operations in that conflict, it is appropriate to locate the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve alongside existing memorials to the major armed conflicts of the United States.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Memorial.--The term ``Memorial'' means the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by subsection (c)(1).</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Reserve.--The term ``Reserve'' has the meaning given the term in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Location of Memorial.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Authorization.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Location.--The Memorial shall be located at 1 of the following sites, as identified in, and in accordance with, the document commonly known as the ``Memorials and Museums Master Plan'':</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) Potential Site 1--Constitution Gardens, Prime Candidate Site 10 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) Potential Site 2--JFK Hockey Fields, Prime Candidate Site 18 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) Potential Site 3--West Potomac Park, Candidate Site 70 in The Memorials and Museums Master Plan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Commemorative works act.--Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.</DELETED> SEC. 2. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. (a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by section 2(a) of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). (b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial. Calendar No. 201 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 535 [Report No. 117-51] _______________________________________________________________________

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by section 2(a) of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by section 2(a) of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by section 2(a) of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by section 2(a) of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( a) Site.--Notwithstanding section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial authorized by section 2(a) of the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act (40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 115-51; 131 Stat. 1003) (referred to in this section as the ``Memorial'') shall be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code). ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

To authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NATIONAL GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEMORIAL. ( b) Applicability of Commemorative Works Act.--Except as provided in subsection (a), chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''), shall apply to the Memorial.

H.R.8292

Emergency Management

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and on the federal government's efforts to expedite such rebuilding. Such report must contain

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON PUERTO RICO'S ELECTRIC GRID. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. The report shall contain the following: (1) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's electric grid, including the following: (A) A list of projects in order of priority, estimated cost, and estimated time necessary for completion. (B) An analysis of the measures taken by the Federal Government to expedite such rebuilding and the effectiveness of such measures. (C) Information relating to the amount of funds that have been allocated and the amount of funds that have been disbursed. (D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. (B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). (C) An analysis of challenges for improving Puerto Rico's renewable energy capacity and recommendations for addressing such challenges. (D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance, including funding and legislative actions, in facilitating renewable energy development and improving Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities. (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for power companies and governments to reduce the number of outages and blackouts. (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (5) A plan for expediting such rebuilding by not later than three months after the report is so submitted. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. <all>

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes.

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes.

Rep. Torres, Ritchie

D

NY

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and on the federal government's efforts to expedite such rebuilding. Such report must contain

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON PUERTO RICO'S ELECTRIC GRID. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. The report shall contain the following: (1) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's electric grid, including the following: (A) A list of projects in order of priority, estimated cost, and estimated time necessary for completion. (B) An analysis of the measures taken by the Federal Government to expedite such rebuilding and the effectiveness of such measures. (C) Information relating to the amount of funds that have been allocated and the amount of funds that have been disbursed. (D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. (B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). (C) An analysis of challenges for improving Puerto Rico's renewable energy capacity and recommendations for addressing such challenges. (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for power companies and governments to reduce the number of outages and blackouts. (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (5) A plan for expediting such rebuilding by not later than three months after the report is so submitted. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON PUERTO RICO'S ELECTRIC GRID. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. (B) An analysis of the measures taken by the Federal Government to expedite such rebuilding and the effectiveness of such measures. (C) Information relating to the amount of funds that have been allocated and the amount of funds that have been disbursed. (D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. (C) An analysis of challenges for improving Puerto Rico's renewable energy capacity and recommendations for addressing such challenges. (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for power companies and governments to reduce the number of outages and blackouts. (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON PUERTO RICO'S ELECTRIC GRID. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. The report shall contain the following: (1) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's electric grid, including the following: (A) A list of projects in order of priority, estimated cost, and estimated time necessary for completion. (B) An analysis of the measures taken by the Federal Government to expedite such rebuilding and the effectiveness of such measures. (C) Information relating to the amount of funds that have been allocated and the amount of funds that have been disbursed. (D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. (B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). (C) An analysis of challenges for improving Puerto Rico's renewable energy capacity and recommendations for addressing such challenges. (D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance, including funding and legislative actions, in facilitating renewable energy development and improving Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities. (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for power companies and governments to reduce the number of outages and blackouts. (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (5) A plan for expediting such rebuilding by not later than three months after the report is so submitted. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. <all>

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REPORT ON PUERTO RICO'S ELECTRIC GRID. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. The report shall contain the following: (1) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's electric grid, including the following: (A) A list of projects in order of priority, estimated cost, and estimated time necessary for completion. (B) An analysis of the measures taken by the Federal Government to expedite such rebuilding and the effectiveness of such measures. (C) Information relating to the amount of funds that have been allocated and the amount of funds that have been disbursed. (D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. (B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). (C) An analysis of challenges for improving Puerto Rico's renewable energy capacity and recommendations for addressing such challenges. (D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance, including funding and legislative actions, in facilitating renewable energy development and improving Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities. (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. (3) Recommendations, as appropriate, for power companies and governments to reduce the number of outages and blackouts. (4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (5) A plan for expediting such rebuilding by not later than three months after the report is so submitted. (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. <all>

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. ( B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). ( (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. ( (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. ( (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. ( B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). ( (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. ( (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. ( B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). ( (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. ( (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. ( B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). ( (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. D) An analysis of how the Federal Government can provide further assistance in expediting such rebuilding. ( (E) An analysis of the extent to which FEMA funding to rebuild the electric grid will be used to support the construction of, or to extend the operating life of, fossil fuel generation, and the extent to which those assets will become stranded assets as the cost of renewable energy continues to decrease. ( 4) Proposals, as appropriate, for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids. (

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Energy and the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and that details the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding. (2) An analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, including the following: (A) A list of current and expected projects focused on renewable energy generation and storage. ( B) A report on the development of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico, including projections for meeting renewable energy metrics established in the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act (Act 17). ( (b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.

S.5151

Taxation

End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act This bill imposes an excise tax, with certain exclusions, on individuals who own more than 100 single family homes. The amount of such tax is the product of $20,000 and the number of homes owned over 100. The bill establishes a Housing Trust Fund into which the excise tax amounts shall be deposited and used to provide grants for down payment assistance.

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act''. SEC. 2. EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS FAILING TO SELL EXCESS SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCES. (a) In General.--Subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter: ``CHAPTER 50B--EXCESS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ``Sec. 5000E. Excess single-family residences. ``SEC. 5000E. EXCESS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any covered taxpayer who fails to meet the requirement of subsection (b) for any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the product of-- ``(1) $20,000, and ``(2) the excess of-- ``(A) the number of single-family residences owned by the taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year, over ``(B) 100. ``(b) Requirement.--A covered taxpayer meets the requirements of this section for any taxable year if the number of single-family residences owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year is equal to or less than 90 percent of the number of single family homes owned by the covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year. ``(c) Covered Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `covered taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any person who owns more than 100 single-family residences, as determined on the first day of the taxable year. ``(2) Exclusions.--Such term shall not include-- ``(A) a mortgage note holder that owns a single- family residence through foreclosure, ``(B) a organization which is described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from tax under section 501(a), ``(C) any person primarily engaged in the construction or rehabilitation of single-family residences, or ``(D) any person who owns federally subsidized housing. ``(3) Aggregation rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, all persons which are treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single taxpayer. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(C) Component member.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `component member' has the meaning given such term by section 1563(b), except that the determination shall be made without regard to section 1563(b)(2). ``(d) Other Rules and Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Single-family residence.--The term `single-family residence' means a residential property consisting of 1-to-4 dwelling units. ``(2) Own.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `own', with respect to a single-family residence, means having a direct majority ownership interest in the single-family residence, regardless of the percentage of that ownership interest. ``(B) Special rule for certain sales.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (b), any single-family residence which is owned by a covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year and which is sold or transferred during such taxable year by the covered taxpayer in a sale or transfer described in clause (ii) shall be treated as a single-family residence which is owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of such taxable year. ``(ii) Sales described.--A sale or transfer is described in this clause if such sale or transfer is a sale or transfer to-- ``(I) a corporation or entity engaged in a trade or business, ``(II) a group of more than 2 individuals, or ``(III) a person who owns any other single-family residence at the time of such sale. ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(2) Failure to report.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who fails to report information required under paragraph (1) or who fails to include correct information in such report shall pay a penalty of $20,000. ``(B) Reasonable cause waiver.--No penalty shall be imposed under this paragraph with respect to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. (b) Certification.-- (1) In general.--The reporting required under section 5000E(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by this section, shall include a certification from each individual to whom a single-family residence is sold or transferred from a covered taxpayer. (2) Form of certification.--The certification required under this subsection shall be signed by the purchaser or transferee and state the following: (A) The name and address of the purchaser or transferee. (B) The sale is not a sale described in section 5000E(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (C) The purchaser or transferee will be subject to the penalty imposed under section 5000E(e)(2) of such Code for any false certification. (3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters for subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Chapter 50B--Excess Single-Family Residences''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 3. USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. (a) Establishment of Housing Trust Fund.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 9512. HOUSING TRUST FUND. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Housing Trust Fund (hereinafter in this section referred to as the `Trust Fund'), consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section and section 9602(b). ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Housing Trust Fund shall be available, as provided in appropriations Acts, only for grants under section 3(b) of the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act.''. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (2) Priority.--A State housing finance agency that receives a grant under this section shall give priority to families seeking assistance to purchase any single-family residence that is sold or transferred by a covered taxpayer (as defined in section 5000E(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 2). <all>

End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act

A bill to prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single-family residences, and for other purposes.

End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act

Sen. Merkley, Jeff

D

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This bill imposes an excise tax, with certain exclusions, on individuals who own more than 100 single family homes. The amount of such tax is the product of $20,000 and the number of homes owned over 100. The bill establishes a Housing Trust Fund into which the excise tax amounts shall be deposited and used to provide grants for down payment assistance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act''. 2. Excess single-family residences. ``(b) Requirement.--A covered taxpayer meets the requirements of this section for any taxable year if the number of single-family residences owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year is equal to or less than 90 percent of the number of single family homes owned by the covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year. ``(c) Covered Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `covered taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any person who owns more than 100 single-family residences, as determined on the first day of the taxable year. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(2) Failure to report.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who fails to report information required under paragraph (1) or who fails to include correct information in such report shall pay a penalty of $20,000. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. (2) Form of certification.--The certification required under this subsection shall be signed by the purchaser or transferee and state the following: (A) The name and address of the purchaser or transferee. (B) The sale is not a sale described in section 5000E(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. SEC. 3. USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. 9512. HOUSING TRUST FUND. ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State.

This Act may be cited as the ``End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act''. 2. Excess single-family residences. ``(c) Covered Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `covered taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any person who owns more than 100 single-family residences, as determined on the first day of the taxable year. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(2) Failure to report.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who fails to report information required under paragraph (1) or who fails to include correct information in such report shall pay a penalty of $20,000. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. (2) Form of certification.--The certification required under this subsection shall be signed by the purchaser or transferee and state the following: (A) The name and address of the purchaser or transferee. (B) The sale is not a sale described in section 5000E(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. SEC. 3. USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. HOUSING TRUST FUND. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State.

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act''. 2. EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS FAILING TO SELL EXCESS SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCES. Excess single-family residences. ``(b) Requirement.--A covered taxpayer meets the requirements of this section for any taxable year if the number of single-family residences owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year is equal to or less than 90 percent of the number of single family homes owned by the covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year. ``(c) Covered Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `covered taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any person who owns more than 100 single-family residences, as determined on the first day of the taxable year. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(d) Other Rules and Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Single-family residence.--The term `single-family residence' means a residential property consisting of 1-to-4 dwelling units. ``(2) Own.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `own', with respect to a single-family residence, means having a direct majority ownership interest in the single-family residence, regardless of the percentage of that ownership interest. ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(2) Failure to report.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who fails to report information required under paragraph (1) or who fails to include correct information in such report shall pay a penalty of $20,000. ``(B) Reasonable cause waiver.--No penalty shall be imposed under this paragraph with respect to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. (2) Form of certification.--The certification required under this subsection shall be signed by the purchaser or transferee and state the following: (A) The name and address of the purchaser or transferee. (B) The sale is not a sale described in section 5000E(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 3. USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. 9512. HOUSING TRUST FUND. ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (2) Priority.--A State housing finance agency that receives a grant under this section shall give priority to families seeking assistance to purchase any single-family residence that is sold or transferred by a covered taxpayer (as defined in section 5000E(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 2).

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act''. 2. EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS FAILING TO SELL EXCESS SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCES. (a) In General.--Subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter: ``CHAPTER 50B--EXCESS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ``Sec. Excess single-family residences. ``(b) Requirement.--A covered taxpayer meets the requirements of this section for any taxable year if the number of single-family residences owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year is equal to or less than 90 percent of the number of single family homes owned by the covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year. ``(c) Covered Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `covered taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any person who owns more than 100 single-family residences, as determined on the first day of the taxable year. ``(2) Exclusions.--Such term shall not include-- ``(A) a mortgage note holder that owns a single- family residence through foreclosure, ``(B) a organization which is described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from tax under section 501(a), ``(C) any person primarily engaged in the construction or rehabilitation of single-family residences, or ``(D) any person who owns federally subsidized housing. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(C) Component member.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `component member' has the meaning given such term by section 1563(b), except that the determination shall be made without regard to section 1563(b)(2). ``(d) Other Rules and Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Single-family residence.--The term `single-family residence' means a residential property consisting of 1-to-4 dwelling units. ``(2) Own.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `own', with respect to a single-family residence, means having a direct majority ownership interest in the single-family residence, regardless of the percentage of that ownership interest. ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(2) Failure to report.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who fails to report information required under paragraph (1) or who fails to include correct information in such report shall pay a penalty of $20,000. ``(B) Reasonable cause waiver.--No penalty shall be imposed under this paragraph with respect to any failure if it is shown that such failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. (2) Form of certification.--The certification required under this subsection shall be signed by the purchaser or transferee and state the following: (A) The name and address of the purchaser or transferee. (B) The sale is not a sale described in section 5000E(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 3. USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. 9512. HOUSING TRUST FUND. ``(a) Creation of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the Housing Trust Fund (hereinafter in this section referred to as the `Trust Fund'), consisting of such amounts as may be appropriated or credited to such Trust Fund as provided in this section and section 9602(b). ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (2) Priority.--A State housing finance agency that receives a grant under this section shall give priority to families seeking assistance to purchase any single-family residence that is sold or transferred by a covered taxpayer (as defined in section 5000E(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 2).

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any covered taxpayer who fails to meet the requirement of subsection (b) for any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the product of-- ``(1) $20,000, and ``(2) the excess of-- ``(A) the number of single-family residences owned by the taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year, over ``(B) 100. ``(c) Covered Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `covered taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any person who owns more than 100 single-family residences, as determined on the first day of the taxable year. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(d) Other Rules and Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Single-family residence.--The term `single-family residence' means a residential property consisting of 1-to-4 dwelling units. ``(B) Special rule for certain sales.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (b), any single-family residence which is owned by a covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year and which is sold or transferred during such taxable year by the covered taxpayer in a sale or transfer described in clause (ii) shall be treated as a single-family residence which is owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of such taxable year. ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(2) Failure to report.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who fails to report information required under paragraph (1) or who fails to include correct information in such report shall pay a penalty of $20,000. (B) The sale is not a sale described in section 5000E(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( 3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Housing Trust Fund shall be available, as provided in appropriations Acts, only for grants under section 3(b) of the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act.''. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. 5000E. Excess single-family residences. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any covered taxpayer who fails to meet the requirement of subsection (b) for any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the product of-- ``(1) $20,000, and ``(2) the excess of-- ``(A) the number of single-family residences owned by the taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year, over ``(B) 100. ``(3) Aggregation rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, all persons which are treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single taxpayer. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. ( 3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. ( USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. 5000E. Excess single-family residences. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any covered taxpayer who fails to meet the requirement of subsection (b) for any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the product of-- ``(1) $20,000, and ``(2) the excess of-- ``(A) the number of single-family residences owned by the taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year, over ``(B) 100. ``(3) Aggregation rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, all persons which are treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single taxpayer. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. ( 3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. ( USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any covered taxpayer who fails to meet the requirement of subsection (b) for any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the product of-- ``(1) $20,000, and ``(2) the excess of-- ``(A) the number of single-family residences owned by the taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year, over ``(B) 100. ``(c) Covered Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `covered taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any person who owns more than 100 single-family residences, as determined on the first day of the taxable year. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(d) Other Rules and Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Single-family residence.--The term `single-family residence' means a residential property consisting of 1-to-4 dwelling units. ``(B) Special rule for certain sales.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (b), any single-family residence which is owned by a covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year and which is sold or transferred during such taxable year by the covered taxpayer in a sale or transfer described in clause (ii) shall be treated as a single-family residence which is owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of such taxable year. ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(2) Failure to report.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who fails to report information required under paragraph (1) or who fails to include correct information in such report shall pay a penalty of $20,000. (B) The sale is not a sale described in section 5000E(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( 3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Housing Trust Fund shall be available, as provided in appropriations Acts, only for grants under section 3(b) of the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act.''. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. 5000E. Excess single-family residences. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any covered taxpayer who fails to meet the requirement of subsection (b) for any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the product of-- ``(1) $20,000, and ``(2) the excess of-- ``(A) the number of single-family residences owned by the taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year, over ``(B) 100. ``(3) Aggregation rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, all persons which are treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single taxpayer. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. ( 3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. ( USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any covered taxpayer who fails to meet the requirement of subsection (b) for any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the product of-- ``(1) $20,000, and ``(2) the excess of-- ``(A) the number of single-family residences owned by the taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year, over ``(B) 100. ``(c) Covered Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `covered taxpayer' means, with respect to any taxable year, any person who owns more than 100 single-family residences, as determined on the first day of the taxable year. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(d) Other Rules and Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Single-family residence.--The term `single-family residence' means a residential property consisting of 1-to-4 dwelling units. ``(B) Special rule for certain sales.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (b), any single-family residence which is owned by a covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year and which is sold or transferred during such taxable year by the covered taxpayer in a sale or transfer described in clause (ii) shall be treated as a single-family residence which is owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of such taxable year. ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(2) Failure to report.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person who fails to report information required under paragraph (1) or who fails to include correct information in such report shall pay a penalty of $20,000. (B) The sale is not a sale described in section 5000E(d)(2)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ( 3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Housing Trust Fund shall be available, as provided in appropriations Acts, only for grants under section 3(b) of the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act.''. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. 5000E. Excess single-family residences. ``(a) In General.--In the case of any covered taxpayer who fails to meet the requirement of subsection (b) for any taxable year, there is hereby imposed a tax equal to the product of-- ``(1) $20,000, and ``(2) the excess of-- ``(A) the number of single-family residences owned by the taxpayer as of the last day of the taxable year, over ``(B) 100. ``(3) Aggregation rules.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this section, all persons which are treated as a single employer under subsections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated as a single taxpayer. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ``(C) Treatment of penalty.--The penalty under this paragraph shall be paid upon notice and demand by the Secretary, and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as an assessable penalty under subchapter B of chapter 68.''. ( 3) Definitions.--Any term used in this subsection which is used in section 5000E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have the meaning give such term under such section. ( USE OF TAX REVENUES FOR DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ``(B) Special rule for certain sales.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for purposes of subsections (a)(2)(A) and (b), any single-family residence which is owned by a covered taxpayer as of the first day of the taxable year and which is sold or transferred during such taxable year by the covered taxpayer in a sale or transfer described in clause (ii) shall be treated as a single-family residence which is owned by the covered taxpayer as of the last day of such taxable year. ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Housing Trust Fund shall be available, as provided in appropriations Acts, only for grants under section 3(b) of the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act.''. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. ``(e) Reporting.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall require such reporting as the Secretary determines necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including reporting with respect to whether any person acquiring a single-family residence from a covered taxpayer owns any other single-family residences at the time of the acquisition. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

To prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 100 single- family residences, and for other purposes. ``(B) Modifications.--For purposes of this paragraph-- ``(i) section 52(a) shall be applied by substituting `component members' for `members', and ``(ii) for purposes of applying section 52(b), the term `trade or business' shall include any activity treated as a trade or business under paragraph (5) or (6) of section 469(c) (determined without regard to the phrase `To the extent provided in regulations' in such paragraph (6)). ( ``(b) Transfers to Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund amounts equivalent to revenues received in the Treasury from the tax imposed by section 5000E. ``(c) Expenditures From Trust Fund.--Amounts in the Housing Trust Fund shall be available, as provided in appropriations Acts, only for grants under section 3(b) of the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act.''. ( 2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new item: (b) Grants Program for Down Payment Assistance Programs.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish a program under which the Secretary makes grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. (

H.R.1690

Crime and Law Enforcement

Defending Our Defenders Act This bill establishes federal criminal offenses involving the murder of federal, state, or local law enforcement officers. Violators are subject to life in prison or death. The bill sets forth aggravating factors (e.g., intent to ambush or prior history of promoting violence against a law enforcement officer) to be considered in determining whether to impose the death penalty.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 our Defenders Act''. SEC. 2. MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. (a) In General.--Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1123. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(b) State and Local Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses any facility interstate or foreign commerce, including the mail, telephone, radio, or television, with the intent to commit an offense described in section 1111 or who uses a weapon or instrument that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce to commit said offense, and the victim of the offense is a State or local law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(4) Occurrence during organized anti-law enforcement officer activity.--The offense was committed during a time and in a place when there was active organized activity against or targeting law enforcement officers. ``(5) Attempt to prevent lawful execution of law enforcement duties.--The defendant committed the offense in attempt to evade or otherwise prevent the law enforcement officer from carrying out a lawful arrest or other lawful authorized law enforcement activity. ``(6) Prior threats.--The defendant has personally made prior threats of violence against a law enforcement officer. ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as-- ``(1) indicating an intent on the part of Congress to prevent any State, any possession or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia, from exercising jurisdiction over any offense over which the State, possession, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia would have jurisdiction in the absence of this section; or ``(2) depriving State and local law enforcement agencies of responsibility for prosecuting acts that may be violations of this section and that are violations of State or local law.''. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''. <all>

Defending our Defenders Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death.

Defending our Defenders Act

Rep. Herrell, Yvette

R

NM

This bill establishes federal criminal offenses involving the murder of federal, state, or local law enforcement officers. Violators are subject to life in prison or death. The bill sets forth aggravating factors (e.g., intent to ambush or prior history of promoting violence against a law enforcement officer) to be considered in determining whether to impose the death penalty.

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 ``Defending our Defenders Act''. SEC. 2. MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. ``(b) State and Local Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses any facility interstate or foreign commerce, including the mail, telephone, radio, or television, with the intent to commit an offense described in section 1111 or who uses a weapon or instrument that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce to commit said offense, and the victim of the offense is a State or local law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(5) Attempt to prevent lawful execution of law enforcement duties.--The defendant committed the offense in attempt to evade or otherwise prevent the law enforcement officer from carrying out a lawful arrest or other lawful authorized law enforcement activity. ``(6) Prior threats.--The defendant has personally made prior threats of violence against a law enforcement officer. ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as-- ``(1) indicating an intent on the part of Congress to prevent any State, any possession or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia, from exercising jurisdiction over any offense over which the State, possession, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia would have jurisdiction in the absence of this section; or ``(2) depriving State and local law enforcement agencies of responsibility for prosecuting acts that may be violations of this section and that are violations of State or local law.''. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123.

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 ``Defending our Defenders Act''. SEC. 2. MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. ``(b) State and Local Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses any facility interstate or foreign commerce, including the mail, telephone, radio, or television, with the intent to commit an offense described in section 1111 or who uses a weapon or instrument that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce to commit said offense, and the victim of the offense is a State or local law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(5) Attempt to prevent lawful execution of law enforcement duties.--The defendant committed the offense in attempt to evade or otherwise prevent the law enforcement officer from carrying out a lawful arrest or other lawful authorized law enforcement activity. ``(6) Prior threats.--The defendant has personally made prior threats of violence against a law enforcement officer. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 our Defenders Act''. SEC. 2. MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. (a) In General.--Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1123. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(b) State and Local Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses any facility interstate or foreign commerce, including the mail, telephone, radio, or television, with the intent to commit an offense described in section 1111 or who uses a weapon or instrument that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce to commit said offense, and the victim of the offense is a State or local law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(4) Occurrence during organized anti-law enforcement officer activity.--The offense was committed during a time and in a place when there was active organized activity against or targeting law enforcement officers. ``(5) Attempt to prevent lawful execution of law enforcement duties.--The defendant committed the offense in attempt to evade or otherwise prevent the law enforcement officer from carrying out a lawful arrest or other lawful authorized law enforcement activity. ``(6) Prior threats.--The defendant has personally made prior threats of violence against a law enforcement officer. ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as-- ``(1) indicating an intent on the part of Congress to prevent any State, any possession or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia, from exercising jurisdiction over any offense over which the State, possession, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia would have jurisdiction in the absence of this section; or ``(2) depriving State and local law enforcement agencies of responsibility for prosecuting acts that may be violations of this section and that are violations of State or local law.''. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 our Defenders Act''. SEC. 2. MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. (a) In General.--Chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1123. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(b) State and Local Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses any facility interstate or foreign commerce, including the mail, telephone, radio, or television, with the intent to commit an offense described in section 1111 or who uses a weapon or instrument that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce to commit said offense, and the victim of the offense is a State or local law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(4) Occurrence during organized anti-law enforcement officer activity.--The offense was committed during a time and in a place when there was active organized activity against or targeting law enforcement officers. ``(5) Attempt to prevent lawful execution of law enforcement duties.--The defendant committed the offense in attempt to evade or otherwise prevent the law enforcement officer from carrying out a lawful arrest or other lawful authorized law enforcement activity. ``(6) Prior threats.--The defendant has personally made prior threats of violence against a law enforcement officer. ``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as-- ``(1) indicating an intent on the part of Congress to prevent any State, any possession or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia, from exercising jurisdiction over any offense over which the State, possession, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia would have jurisdiction in the absence of this section; or ``(2) depriving State and local law enforcement agencies of responsibility for prosecuting acts that may be violations of this section and that are violations of State or local law.''. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(4) Occurrence during organized anti-law enforcement officer activity.--The offense was committed during a time and in a place when there was active organized activity against or targeting law enforcement officers. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(4) Occurrence during organized anti-law enforcement officer activity.--The offense was committed during a time and in a place when there was active organized activity against or targeting law enforcement officers. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(4) Occurrence during organized anti-law enforcement officer activity.--The offense was committed during a time and in a place when there was active organized activity against or targeting law enforcement officers. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(4) Occurrence during organized anti-law enforcement officer activity.--The offense was committed during a time and in a place when there was active organized activity against or targeting law enforcement officers. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. Murder of law enforcement officers ``(a) Federal Law Enforcement Officers.--In the case of an individual who commits an offense described in section 1111 and the victim of the offense is a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 2 of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50301)) acting in the course of the official duties of the officer, the individual shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life. ``(c) Aggravating Factors.--In determining whether a sentence of death is to be imposed on a defendant convicted of an offense described in subsection (a) or (b), the jury, or if there is no jury, the court, shall consider, in addition to the factors described in section 3592(c), each of the following aggravating factors for which notice has been given and determine which, if any, exist: ``(1) Intent to ambush.--The defendant committed the offense by an act of ambush. ``(2) Prior statements advocating for or promoting violence against law enforcement officers.--The defendant has a prior history of advocating for or promoting acts of violence, including murder or assault, against a law enforcement officer. ``(3) Participation in or affiliation with anarchist or other violence promoting organization.--The defendant is a member of or affiliated with any organization that the Attorney General or other high ranking law enforcement official has determined to be an anarchist, domestic terrorist, or any other organization or group that actively promotes violence or the overthrow of the Federal Government. ``(4) Occurrence during organized anti-law enforcement officer activity.--The offense was committed during a time and in a place when there was active organized activity against or targeting law enforcement officers. (b) Table of Sections.--The table of sections for chapter 51 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1122 the following: ``1123. Murder of law enforcement officers.''.

H.R.8243

Transportation and Public Works

American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PORT PRIVILEGE REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 50309. Preferential berthing ``(a) In General.--A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are-- ``(1) vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government, including-- ``(A) vessels with a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121; and ``(B) vessels participating in the Maritime Security Program or the Emergency Preparedness Program under chapter 531, the Cable Security Fleet under chapter 532, or the Tanker Security Fleet under chapter 534; ``(2) vessels calling at more than 1 port in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) before calling on a foreign port; and ``(3) vessels that the ocean common carrier has certified in writing to the covered port authority or marine terminal operator in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) has cargo bookings of U.S. exports that are-- ``(A) estimated to weigh not less than 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity by tonnage before calling on a foreign port; or ``(B) equivalent to 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity of 20-foot equivalent units before calling on a foreign port. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(2) Publication.--Not less frequently than once each fiscal year, the Director shall publish statistics relating to the vessels provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a), including-- ``(A) the total number of vessels by registry, class, and type; and ``(B) the average percentage of cargo bookings of U.S. exports reported (by the ocean common carrier) pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) identified by the-- ``(i) average percentage of all such vessels' total carrying capacity by tonnage; and ``(ii) the average percentage of all such vessels' total carrying capacity of 20-foot equivalent units. ``(d) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- ``(1) preclude a port authority, marine terminal operator, or vessel from following a direction by the Coast Guard or from the Vessel Traffic Service maintained under subchapter I of chapter 700; or ``(2) require a port authority, marine terminal operator, or the operator of a vessel to take any action prohibited or otherwise in conflict with a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect before the date of enactment of this section. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. ``(2) Marine terminal operator.--The term `marine terminal operator' has the meaning given such term in section 40102. ``(3) Ocean common carrier.--The term `ocean common carrier' has the meaning given such term in section 40102.''. (b) Defining Preferential Berthing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 50309 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this Act), and define ``preferential berthing'' for the purposes of such section. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``50309. Preferential berthing.''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Assessment of Penalties.--Section 41109(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 41104(1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of section 41104(a)''. (b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. (c) Federal Maritime Commission.--The analysis for chapter 461 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the first item relating to chapter 461. (d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. (e) Vessel Operations Revolving Fund.--Section 50301(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(50 App. U.S.C. 1291(a), (c), 1293(c), 1294)'' and inserting ``(50 U.S.C. 4701(a), (c), 4703(c), 4704)''. (f) Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program.-- Section 50308(a)(2)(B) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Emergency Management Administration'' and inserting ``Federal Emergency Management Agency''. (g) Ports and Waterways Safety.--The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the item relating to section 70006 and inserting the following: ``70006. Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally.''; and (2) by striking the item relating to subchapter IV and inserting the following: ``subchapter iv--definitions, regulations, enforcement, investigatory powers, applicability''. (h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. (i) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting a comma after ``acts of terrorism''. <all>

American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes.

American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022

Rep. Garamendi, John

D

CA

This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.

This Act may be cited as the ``American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. 2. PORT PRIVILEGE REQUIREMENTS. 50309. Preferential berthing ``(a) In General.--A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are-- ``(1) vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government, including-- ``(A) vessels with a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121; and ``(B) vessels participating in the Maritime Security Program or the Emergency Preparedness Program under chapter 531, the Cable Security Fleet under chapter 532, or the Tanker Security Fleet under chapter 534; ``(2) vessels calling at more than 1 port in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) before calling on a foreign port; and ``(3) vessels that the ocean common carrier has certified in writing to the covered port authority or marine terminal operator in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) has cargo bookings of U.S. exports that are-- ``(A) estimated to weigh not less than 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity by tonnage before calling on a foreign port; or ``(B) equivalent to 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity of 20-foot equivalent units before calling on a foreign port. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(2) Marine terminal operator.--The term `marine terminal operator' has the meaning given such term in section 40102. Preferential berthing.''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Assessment of Penalties.--Section 41109(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 41104(1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of section 41104(a)''. (b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. (d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; and (2) by striking the item relating to subchapter IV and inserting the following: ``subchapter iv--definitions, regulations, enforcement, investigatory powers, applicability''.

This Act may be cited as the ``American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. 2. PORT PRIVILEGE REQUIREMENTS. 50309. Preferential berthing ``(a) In General.--A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are-- ``(1) vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government, including-- ``(A) vessels with a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121; and ``(B) vessels participating in the Maritime Security Program or the Emergency Preparedness Program under chapter 531, the Cable Security Fleet under chapter 532, or the Tanker Security Fleet under chapter 534; ``(2) vessels calling at more than 1 port in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) before calling on a foreign port; and ``(3) vessels that the ocean common carrier has certified in writing to the covered port authority or marine terminal operator in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) has cargo bookings of U.S. exports that are-- ``(A) estimated to weigh not less than 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity by tonnage before calling on a foreign port; or ``(B) equivalent to 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity of 20-foot equivalent units before calling on a foreign port. ``(2) Marine terminal operator.--The term `marine terminal operator' has the meaning given such term in section 40102. Preferential berthing.''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Assessment of Penalties.--Section 41109(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 41104(1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of section 41104(a)''. (d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; and (2) by striking the item relating to subchapter IV and inserting the following: ``subchapter iv--definitions, regulations, enforcement, investigatory powers, applicability''.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. 2. PORT PRIVILEGE REQUIREMENTS. 50309. Preferential berthing ``(a) In General.--A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are-- ``(1) vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government, including-- ``(A) vessels with a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121; and ``(B) vessels participating in the Maritime Security Program or the Emergency Preparedness Program under chapter 531, the Cable Security Fleet under chapter 532, or the Tanker Security Fleet under chapter 534; ``(2) vessels calling at more than 1 port in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) before calling on a foreign port; and ``(3) vessels that the ocean common carrier has certified in writing to the covered port authority or marine terminal operator in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) has cargo bookings of U.S. exports that are-- ``(A) estimated to weigh not less than 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity by tonnage before calling on a foreign port; or ``(B) equivalent to 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity of 20-foot equivalent units before calling on a foreign port. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(2) Publication.--Not less frequently than once each fiscal year, the Director shall publish statistics relating to the vessels provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a), including-- ``(A) the total number of vessels by registry, class, and type; and ``(B) the average percentage of cargo bookings of U.S. exports reported (by the ocean common carrier) pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) identified by the-- ``(i) average percentage of all such vessels' total carrying capacity by tonnage; and ``(ii) the average percentage of all such vessels' total carrying capacity of 20-foot equivalent units. ``(d) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- ``(1) preclude a port authority, marine terminal operator, or vessel from following a direction by the Coast Guard or from the Vessel Traffic Service maintained under subchapter I of chapter 700; or ``(2) require a port authority, marine terminal operator, or the operator of a vessel to take any action prohibited or otherwise in conflict with a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect before the date of enactment of this section. ``(2) Marine terminal operator.--The term `marine terminal operator' has the meaning given such term in section 40102. Preferential berthing.''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Assessment of Penalties.--Section 41109(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 41104(1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of section 41104(a)''. (b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. (d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. (e) Vessel Operations Revolving Fund.--Section 50301(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(50 App. 4701(a), (c), 4703(c), 4704)''. Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; and (2) by striking the item relating to subchapter IV and inserting the following: ``subchapter iv--definitions, regulations, enforcement, investigatory powers, applicability''.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. 2. PORT PRIVILEGE REQUIREMENTS. 50309. Preferential berthing ``(a) In General.--A covered port authority shall provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading vessels that are-- ``(1) vessels of the United States or under contract to the Federal Government, including-- ``(A) vessels with a coastwise endorsement under chapter 121; and ``(B) vessels participating in the Maritime Security Program or the Emergency Preparedness Program under chapter 531, the Cable Security Fleet under chapter 532, or the Tanker Security Fleet under chapter 534; ``(2) vessels calling at more than 1 port in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) before calling on a foreign port; and ``(3) vessels that the ocean common carrier has certified in writing to the covered port authority or marine terminal operator in the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States) has cargo bookings of U.S. exports that are-- ``(A) estimated to weigh not less than 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity by tonnage before calling on a foreign port; or ``(B) equivalent to 51 percent of such vessel's total carrying capacity of 20-foot equivalent units before calling on a foreign port. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(2) Publication.--Not less frequently than once each fiscal year, the Director shall publish statistics relating to the vessels provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a), including-- ``(A) the total number of vessels by registry, class, and type; and ``(B) the average percentage of cargo bookings of U.S. exports reported (by the ocean common carrier) pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) identified by the-- ``(i) average percentage of all such vessels' total carrying capacity by tonnage; and ``(ii) the average percentage of all such vessels' total carrying capacity of 20-foot equivalent units. ``(d) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- ``(1) preclude a port authority, marine terminal operator, or vessel from following a direction by the Coast Guard or from the Vessel Traffic Service maintained under subchapter I of chapter 700; or ``(2) require a port authority, marine terminal operator, or the operator of a vessel to take any action prohibited or otherwise in conflict with a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect before the date of enactment of this section. ``(2) Marine terminal operator.--The term `marine terminal operator' has the meaning given such term in section 40102. (b) Defining Preferential Berthing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 50309 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this Act), and define ``preferential berthing'' for the purposes of such section. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``50309. Preferential berthing.''. SEC. 3. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) Assessment of Penalties.--Section 41109(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 41104(1) or (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of section 41104(a)''. (b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. (c) Federal Maritime Commission.--The analysis for chapter 461 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the first item relating to chapter 461. (d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. (e) Vessel Operations Revolving Fund.--Section 50301(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``(50 App. 1291(a), (c), 1293(c), 1294)'' and inserting ``(50 U.S.C. 4701(a), (c), 4703(c), 4704)''. (f) Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program.-- Section 50308(a)(2)(B) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Emergency Management Administration'' and inserting ``Federal Emergency Management Agency''. (g) Ports and Waterways Safety.--The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the item relating to section 70006 and inserting the following: ``70006. Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; and (2) by striking the item relating to subchapter IV and inserting the following: ``subchapter iv--definitions, regulations, enforcement, investigatory powers, applicability''. (h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. (i) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting a comma after ``acts of terrorism''.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(d) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- ``(1) preclude a port authority, marine terminal operator, or vessel from following a direction by the Coast Guard or from the Vessel Traffic Service maintained under subchapter I of chapter 700; or ``(2) require a port authority, marine terminal operator, or the operator of a vessel to take any action prohibited or otherwise in conflict with a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect before the date of enactment of this section. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. Preferential berthing.''. d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. (b) Defining Preferential Berthing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 50309 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this Act), and define ``preferential berthing'' for the purposes of such section. ( b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; (h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. ( i) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting a comma after ``acts of terrorism''.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. (b) Defining Preferential Berthing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 50309 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this Act), and define ``preferential berthing'' for the purposes of such section. ( b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; (h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. ( i) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting a comma after ``acts of terrorism''.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(d) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- ``(1) preclude a port authority, marine terminal operator, or vessel from following a direction by the Coast Guard or from the Vessel Traffic Service maintained under subchapter I of chapter 700; or ``(2) require a port authority, marine terminal operator, or the operator of a vessel to take any action prohibited or otherwise in conflict with a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect before the date of enactment of this section. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. Preferential berthing.''. d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. (b) Defining Preferential Berthing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 50309 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this Act), and define ``preferential berthing'' for the purposes of such section. ( b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; (h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. ( i) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting a comma after ``acts of terrorism''.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(d) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- ``(1) preclude a port authority, marine terminal operator, or vessel from following a direction by the Coast Guard or from the Vessel Traffic Service maintained under subchapter I of chapter 700; or ``(2) require a port authority, marine terminal operator, or the operator of a vessel to take any action prohibited or otherwise in conflict with a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect before the date of enactment of this section. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. Preferential berthing.''. d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. (b) Defining Preferential Berthing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 50309 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this Act), and define ``preferential berthing'' for the purposes of such section. ( b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; (h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. ( i) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting a comma after ``acts of terrorism''.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(d) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- ``(1) preclude a port authority, marine terminal operator, or vessel from following a direction by the Coast Guard or from the Vessel Traffic Service maintained under subchapter I of chapter 700; or ``(2) require a port authority, marine terminal operator, or the operator of a vessel to take any action prohibited or otherwise in conflict with a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect before the date of enactment of this section. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. Preferential berthing.''. d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. (

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. (b) Defining Preferential Berthing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 50309 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this Act), and define ``preferential berthing'' for the purposes of such section. ( b) National Shipper Advisory Committee.--Section 42502(c)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Representation'' and all that follows through ``Members'' and inserting ``Representation.--Members''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; (h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. ( i) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting a comma after ``acts of terrorism''.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to require certain port authorities to provide preferential berthing to certain vessels, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022''. ``(b) Requirement.--The owner, operator, or agent of a vessel to be provided preference pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) shall inform the respective covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, in writing not less than 7 days before the date on which the vessel calls on the port expected to provide such preference. ``(c) Authority To Collect Data.-- ``(1) In general.--Each covered port authority or marine terminal operator, as applicable, shall submit to the Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics such data as the Director determines to be necessary for the implementation of this subsection, subject to subchapter III of chapter 35 of title 44. ``(d) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- ``(1) preclude a port authority, marine terminal operator, or vessel from following a direction by the Coast Guard or from the Vessel Traffic Service maintained under subchapter I of chapter 700; or ``(2) require a port authority, marine terminal operator, or the operator of a vessel to take any action prohibited or otherwise in conflict with a bona fide collective bargaining agreement in effect before the date of enactment of this section. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered port authority.--The term `covered port authority' means a port authority that receives funding after the date of enactment of this section under-- ``(A) the port infrastructure development program under section 54301(a); or ``(B) the maritime transportation system emergency relief program under section 50308. Preferential berthing.''. d) Chapter Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended in the item relating to section 50308 by striking ``Port development; maritime transportation system emergency relief program'' and inserting ``Maritime transportation system emergency relief program''. ( Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally. ''; h) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''. (

H.R.6563

Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022 This bill prohibits a nonprofit entity from receiving federal funds unless the entity certifies compliance with certain federal laws (e.g., laws with respect to human trafficking and smuggling). It also establishes reporting requirements, including that the Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on those nonprofit entities that do not certify their compliance with these laws.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY DISCLOSURES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ALIEN SMUGGLING. (a) Limitation on Award of Federal Funds.-- (1) Future recipients.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be awarded to a non-profit entity unless such entity submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). (2) Current and prior recipients.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each non-profit entity that is in receipt of awarded Federal funds as of the date of the enactment of this Act, or was awarded Federal funds prior to January 1, 2021, shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. (b) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) develop a written strategy and best practices guide for non-profit entities to ensure they are in compliance with Federal law, including how to detect, deter, and report human trafficking and alien smuggling; (2) publish on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security information on violations of any non-profit entity as it pertains to compliance with State and Federal laws with respect to human trafficking, and alien smuggling; and (3) develop a written strategy to improve cooperation with non-profit entities, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies with respect to improving cooperation on deterring, detecting, reporting, and removing aliens. (c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). (d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes.

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

Rep. Gooden, Lance

R

TX

This bill prohibits a nonprofit entity from receiving federal funds unless the entity certifies compliance with certain federal laws (e.g., laws with respect to human trafficking and smuggling). It also establishes reporting requirements, including that the Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on those nonprofit entities that do not certify their compliance with these laws.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY DISCLOSURES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ALIEN SMUGGLING. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). (2) Current and prior recipients.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each non-profit entity that is in receipt of awarded Federal funds as of the date of the enactment of this Act, or was awarded Federal funds prior to January 1, 2021, shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. (b) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) develop a written strategy and best practices guide for non-profit entities to ensure they are in compliance with Federal law, including how to detect, deter, and report human trafficking and alien smuggling; (2) publish on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security information on violations of any non-profit entity as it pertains to compliance with State and Federal laws with respect to human trafficking, and alien smuggling; and (3) develop a written strategy to improve cooperation with non-profit entities, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies with respect to improving cooperation on deterring, detecting, reporting, and removing aliens. (c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). (d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). 1324(a)(1)(A)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. (b) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) develop a written strategy and best practices guide for non-profit entities to ensure they are in compliance with Federal law, including how to detect, deter, and report human trafficking and alien smuggling; (2) publish on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security information on violations of any non-profit entity as it pertains to compliance with State and Federal laws with respect to human trafficking, and alien smuggling; and (3) develop a written strategy to improve cooperation with non-profit entities, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies with respect to improving cooperation on deterring, detecting, reporting, and removing aliens. (c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). (d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY DISCLOSURES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ALIEN SMUGGLING. (a) Limitation on Award of Federal Funds.-- (1) Future recipients.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be awarded to a non-profit entity unless such entity submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). (2) Current and prior recipients.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each non-profit entity that is in receipt of awarded Federal funds as of the date of the enactment of this Act, or was awarded Federal funds prior to January 1, 2021, shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. (b) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) develop a written strategy and best practices guide for non-profit entities to ensure they are in compliance with Federal law, including how to detect, deter, and report human trafficking and alien smuggling; (2) publish on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security information on violations of any non-profit entity as it pertains to compliance with State and Federal laws with respect to human trafficking, and alien smuggling; and (3) develop a written strategy to improve cooperation with non-profit entities, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies with respect to improving cooperation on deterring, detecting, reporting, and removing aliens. (c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). (d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY DISCLOSURES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ALIEN SMUGGLING. (a) Limitation on Award of Federal Funds.-- (1) Future recipients.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be awarded to a non-profit entity unless such entity submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). (2) Current and prior recipients.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each non-profit entity that is in receipt of awarded Federal funds as of the date of the enactment of this Act, or was awarded Federal funds prior to January 1, 2021, shall submit to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. (b) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) develop a written strategy and best practices guide for non-profit entities to ensure they are in compliance with Federal law, including how to detect, deter, and report human trafficking and alien smuggling; (2) publish on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security information on violations of any non-profit entity as it pertains to compliance with State and Federal laws with respect to human trafficking, and alien smuggling; and (3) develop a written strategy to improve cooperation with non-profit entities, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies with respect to improving cooperation on deterring, detecting, reporting, and removing aliens. (c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). (d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. a) Limitation on Award of Federal Funds.-- (1) Future recipients.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be awarded to a non-profit entity unless such entity submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. a) Limitation on Award of Federal Funds.-- (1) Future recipients.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be awarded to a non-profit entity unless such entity submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. a) Limitation on Award of Federal Funds.-- (1) Future recipients.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be awarded to a non-profit entity unless such entity submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. a) Limitation on Award of Federal Funds.-- (1) Future recipients.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be awarded to a non-profit entity unless such entity submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to require the disclosure of violations of Federal law with respect to human trafficking or alien smuggling, and for other purposes. a) Limitation on Award of Federal Funds.-- (1) Future recipients.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be awarded to a non-profit entity unless such entity submits to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget a certification that the entity is in compliance with Federal law with respect to human trafficking, alien smuggling, fraud, bribery, or gratuity and has not been convicted of an offense under clause (iii) or (iv) of section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)(iv)). If the entity does not submit the certification, or is determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to have violated section 274(a)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)), the entity shall repay any such funds awarded. c) Report by Comptroller General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall report to Congress on each violation by a non-profit entity to certify under subsection (a). ( d) Applicability.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall apply to any non-profit entity awarded Federal funding, including a non-profit entity who has an agreement, contract, award, or relationship with the Federal Government on the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.2448

Health

Opioid Settlement Accountability Act This bill establishes certain requirements with respect to the disposition of funds received by states from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Specifically, the bill requires states to use such funds to address opioid use, such as through (1) opioid prevention and treatment services, (2) health care practitioner training, (3) first responder equipment, and (4) social support services. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from considering such funds that are recovered or paid to a state on or after December 31, 2023, as an overpayment that reduces the state's payment, or that is subject to recoupment, under Medicaid. The bill applies retroactively.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Settlement Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. (a) In General.--Section 1903(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396(d)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) and paragraph (2)(B) may not apply to any amount recovered or paid to a State on or after December 31, 2023, as a part of a comprehensive settlement of opioid litigation between pharmaceutical manufacturers (as defined in the second sentence of section 102(15) of the Controlled Substances Act) or drug distributors (as defined in the second sentence of section 102(12) of such Act) and State attorneys general, or as a part of any individual State settlement or judgement reached in such litigation initiated or pursued by a State against one or more such companies or distributors. ``(ii) A State shall use amounts recovered or paid to the State as a part of comprehensive or individual settlement, or a judgement, described in clause (i) for-- ``(I) supporting access to treatment (including medication assisted treatment) and health care services (including services provided by Federally certified opioid treatment programs or other appropriate health care providers to treat individuals with opioid use disorder and subsequent support and wrap around services that encourage employment and reintegration to society); ``(II) education related to opioid use disorder; ``(III) implementing prevention activities, including the reduction of the furnishing of opioids by health care practitioners and introduction of non-opioid pain management approaches; ``(IV) training for health care practitioners with respect to best practices for prescribing opioids, pain management, educating patients of the risk of opioid use to treat chronic and acute conditions, recognizing potential cases of substance abuse, referral of patients to treatment programs, and overdose prevention; ``(V) supporting State and Federal law enforcement actions and first responder capital equipment relating to the illegal distribution of opioids and opioid analogues; and ``(VI) any other public health-related activities and social support services (including housing, employment, child- well being, criminal justice, and emergency management) relating to addressing the opioid abuse crisis within such State, as such State determines appropriate; and evaluating at least one of the activities described in this clause to identify effective strategies to prevent opioid abuse and substance abuse disorders.''. (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019. <all>

Opioid Settlement Accountability Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes.

Opioid Settlement Accountability Act

Rep. McKinley, David B.

R

WV

This bill establishes certain requirements with respect to the disposition of funds received by states from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Specifically, the bill requires states to use such funds to address opioid use, such as through (1) opioid prevention and treatment services, (2) health care practitioner training, (3) first responder equipment, and (4) social support services. Additionally, the bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from considering such funds that are recovered or paid to a state on or after December 31, 2023, as an overpayment that reduces the state's payment, or that is subject to recoupment, under Medicaid. The bill applies retroactively.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Settlement Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. (a) In General.--Section 1903(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396(d)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) and paragraph (2)(B) may not apply to any amount recovered or paid to a State on or after December 31, 2023, as a part of a comprehensive settlement of opioid litigation between pharmaceutical manufacturers (as defined in the second sentence of section 102(15) of the Controlled Substances Act) or drug distributors (as defined in the second sentence of section 102(12) of such Act) and State attorneys general, or as a part of any individual State settlement or judgement reached in such litigation initiated or pursued by a State against one or more such companies or distributors. ``(ii) A State shall use amounts recovered or paid to the State as a part of comprehensive or individual settlement, or a judgement, described in clause (i) for-- ``(I) supporting access to treatment (including medication assisted treatment) and health care services (including services provided by Federally certified opioid treatment programs or other appropriate health care providers to treat individuals with opioid use disorder and subsequent support and wrap around services that encourage employment and reintegration to society); ``(II) education related to opioid use disorder; ``(III) implementing prevention activities, including the reduction of the furnishing of opioids by health care practitioners and introduction of non-opioid pain management approaches; ``(IV) training for health care practitioners with respect to best practices for prescribing opioids, pain management, educating patients of the risk of opioid use to treat chronic and acute conditions, recognizing potential cases of substance abuse, referral of patients to treatment programs, and overdose prevention; ``(V) supporting State and Federal law enforcement actions and first responder capital equipment relating to the illegal distribution of opioids and opioid analogues; and ``(VI) any other public health-related activities and social support services (including housing, employment, child- well being, criminal justice, and emergency management) relating to addressing the opioid abuse crisis within such State, as such State determines appropriate; and evaluating at least one of the activities described in this clause to identify effective strategies to prevent opioid abuse and substance abuse disorders.''. (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Settlement Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. (a) In General.--Section 1903(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(ii) A State shall use amounts recovered or paid to the State as a part of comprehensive or individual settlement, or a judgement, described in clause (i) for-- ``(I) supporting access to treatment (including medication assisted treatment) and health care services (including services provided by Federally certified opioid treatment programs or other appropriate health care providers to treat individuals with opioid use disorder and subsequent support and wrap around services that encourage employment and reintegration to society); ``(II) education related to opioid use disorder; ``(III) implementing prevention activities, including the reduction of the furnishing of opioids by health care practitioners and introduction of non-opioid pain management approaches; ``(IV) training for health care practitioners with respect to best practices for prescribing opioids, pain management, educating patients of the risk of opioid use to treat chronic and acute conditions, recognizing potential cases of substance abuse, referral of patients to treatment programs, and overdose prevention; ``(V) supporting State and Federal law enforcement actions and first responder capital equipment relating to the illegal distribution of opioids and opioid analogues; and ``(VI) any other public health-related activities and social support services (including housing, employment, child- well being, criminal justice, and emergency management) relating to addressing the opioid abuse crisis within such State, as such State determines appropriate; and evaluating at least one of the activities described in this clause to identify effective strategies to prevent opioid abuse and substance abuse disorders.''. (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Settlement Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. (a) In General.--Section 1903(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396(d)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) and paragraph (2)(B) may not apply to any amount recovered or paid to a State on or after December 31, 2023, as a part of a comprehensive settlement of opioid litigation between pharmaceutical manufacturers (as defined in the second sentence of section 102(15) of the Controlled Substances Act) or drug distributors (as defined in the second sentence of section 102(12) of such Act) and State attorneys general, or as a part of any individual State settlement or judgement reached in such litigation initiated or pursued by a State against one or more such companies or distributors. ``(ii) A State shall use amounts recovered or paid to the State as a part of comprehensive or individual settlement, or a judgement, described in clause (i) for-- ``(I) supporting access to treatment (including medication assisted treatment) and health care services (including services provided by Federally certified opioid treatment programs or other appropriate health care providers to treat individuals with opioid use disorder and subsequent support and wrap around services that encourage employment and reintegration to society); ``(II) education related to opioid use disorder; ``(III) implementing prevention activities, including the reduction of the furnishing of opioids by health care practitioners and introduction of non-opioid pain management approaches; ``(IV) training for health care practitioners with respect to best practices for prescribing opioids, pain management, educating patients of the risk of opioid use to treat chronic and acute conditions, recognizing potential cases of substance abuse, referral of patients to treatment programs, and overdose prevention; ``(V) supporting State and Federal law enforcement actions and first responder capital equipment relating to the illegal distribution of opioids and opioid analogues; and ``(VI) any other public health-related activities and social support services (including housing, employment, child- well being, criminal justice, and emergency management) relating to addressing the opioid abuse crisis within such State, as such State determines appropriate; and evaluating at least one of the activities described in this clause to identify effective strategies to prevent opioid abuse and substance abuse disorders.''. (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Settlement Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. (a) In General.--Section 1903(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396(d)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) and paragraph (2)(B) may not apply to any amount recovered or paid to a State on or after December 31, 2023, as a part of a comprehensive settlement of opioid litigation between pharmaceutical manufacturers (as defined in the second sentence of section 102(15) of the Controlled Substances Act) or drug distributors (as defined in the second sentence of section 102(12) of such Act) and State attorneys general, or as a part of any individual State settlement or judgement reached in such litigation initiated or pursued by a State against one or more such companies or distributors. ``(ii) A State shall use amounts recovered or paid to the State as a part of comprehensive or individual settlement, or a judgement, described in clause (i) for-- ``(I) supporting access to treatment (including medication assisted treatment) and health care services (including services provided by Federally certified opioid treatment programs or other appropriate health care providers to treat individuals with opioid use disorder and subsequent support and wrap around services that encourage employment and reintegration to society); ``(II) education related to opioid use disorder; ``(III) implementing prevention activities, including the reduction of the furnishing of opioids by health care practitioners and introduction of non-opioid pain management approaches; ``(IV) training for health care practitioners with respect to best practices for prescribing opioids, pain management, educating patients of the risk of opioid use to treat chronic and acute conditions, recognizing potential cases of substance abuse, referral of patients to treatment programs, and overdose prevention; ``(V) supporting State and Federal law enforcement actions and first responder capital equipment relating to the illegal distribution of opioids and opioid analogues; and ``(VI) any other public health-related activities and social support services (including housing, employment, child- well being, criminal justice, and emergency management) relating to addressing the opioid abuse crisis within such State, as such State determines appropriate; and evaluating at least one of the activities described in this clause to identify effective strategies to prevent opioid abuse and substance abuse disorders.''. (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019. <all>

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes. PROHIBITION ON TREATING ANY MEDICAID-RELATED FUNDS RECOVERED FROM ONE OR MORE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES OR DRUG DISTRIBUTORS WITH RESPECT TO OPIOID LITIGATION AS AN OVERPAYMENT. ( (b) Retroactive Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if enacted on January 1, 2019.

H.R.4573

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Stop Causing Alarming Tree, Air, and Soil Trauma Resulting from Obstructive Progressives' and Hypocritical Environmentalists' Schemes Act or the Stop CATASTROPHES Act This bill categorically excludes certain forest management activities from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. The activities are those that are carried out by the Department of Agriculture on National Forest System Lands or the Department of the Interior on public lands where the primary purpose is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. To be excluded, the area of the forest management activity may not exceed 10,000 acres.

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Causing Alarming Tree, Air, and Soil Trauma Resulting from Obstructive Progressives' and Hypocritical Environmentalists' Schemes Act'' or the ``Stop CATASTROPHES Act''. SEC. 2. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION TO IMPROVE OR RESTORE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS OR PUBLIC LAND OR REDUCE THE RISK OF WILDFIRE. (a) Categorical Exclusion Established.--Forest management activities described in subsection (b) are a category of actions hereby designated as being categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332). (b) Forest Management Activities Designated for Categorical Exclusion.-- (1) Designation.--The forest management activities designated under this section for a categorical exclusion are forest management activities described in paragraph (2) that are carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System Lands or public lands where the primary purpose of such activity is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. (2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. (B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. (C) Creation of fuel and fire breaks. (D) Modification of existing fences in order to distribute livestock and help improve wildlife habitat. (E) Installation of erosion control devices. (F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. (G) Performance of soil treatments, native and non- native seeding, and planting and transplanting of sagebrush, grass, forb, shrub, and other species of grass. (H) Use of herbicides, so long as the Secretary concerned determines that the activity is otherwise conducted consistently with any forest plan applicable to the area covered by the activity. (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. (d) Acreage Limitations.--A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) may not exceed 10,000 acres. (e) Exclusions.--The authorities provided by this Act do not apply with respect to any National Forest System lands or public lands-- (1) that are included in the National Wilderness Preservation System; (2) that are located within a national or State-specific inventoried roadless area established by the Secretary of Agriculture through regulation, unless-- (A) the forest management activity to be carried out under such authority is consistent with the forest plan applicable to the area; or (B) the Secretary concerned determines the activity is allowed under the applicable roadless rule governing such lands; or (3) on which timber harvesting for any purpose is prohibited by Federal statute. (f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. (2) Forest plan.--The term ``forest plan'' means-- (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for public lands pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (3) Hazardous fuels management.--The term ``hazardous fuels management'' means any vegetation management activities that reduce the risk of wildfire. (4) Late-season grazing.--The term ``late-season grazing'' means grazing activities that occur-- (A) after both the invasive species and native perennial species have completed their current-year annual growth cycle; and (B) before new plant growth begins to appear in the following year. (5) National forest system.--The term ``National Forest System'' has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). (6) Noxious weeds.--The term ``noxious weeds'' includes juniper trees, medusahead rye, conifer trees, pinon pine trees, cheatgrass, and other noxious or invasive weeds specified on a Federal or State noxious weed list. (7) Public lands.--The term ``public lands'' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (8) Targeted livestock grazing.--The term ``targeted livestock grazing'' means grazing used for purposes of hazardous fuel management. (9) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands. <all>

Stop CATASTROPHES Act

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes.

Stop CATASTROPHES Act Stop Causing Alarming Tree, Air, and Soil Trauma Resulting from Obstructive Progressives’ and Hypocritical Environmentalists’ Schemes Act

Rep. Newhouse, Dan

R

WA

This bill categorically excludes certain forest management activities from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. The activities are those that are carried out by the Department of Agriculture on National Forest System Lands or the Department of the Interior on public lands where the primary purpose is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. To be excluded, the area of the forest management activity may not exceed 10,000 acres.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Causing Alarming Tree, Air, and Soil Trauma Resulting from Obstructive Progressives' and Hypocritical Environmentalists' Schemes Act'' or the ``Stop CATASTROPHES Act''. SEC. 2. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION TO IMPROVE OR RESTORE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS OR PUBLIC LAND OR REDUCE THE RISK OF WILDFIRE. (a) Categorical Exclusion Established.--Forest management activities described in subsection (b) are a category of actions hereby designated as being categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332). (B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. (C) Creation of fuel and fire breaks. (D) Modification of existing fences in order to distribute livestock and help improve wildlife habitat. (E) Installation of erosion control devices. (F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. (G) Performance of soil treatments, native and non- native seeding, and planting and transplanting of sagebrush, grass, forb, shrub, and other species of grass. (H) Use of herbicides, so long as the Secretary concerned determines that the activity is otherwise conducted consistently with any forest plan applicable to the area covered by the activity. (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. (f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (4) Late-season grazing.--The term ``late-season grazing'' means grazing activities that occur-- (A) after both the invasive species and native perennial species have completed their current-year annual growth cycle; and (B) before new plant growth begins to appear in the following year. 1609(a)). (6) Noxious weeds.--The term ``noxious weeds'' includes juniper trees, medusahead rye, conifer trees, pinon pine trees, cheatgrass, and other noxious or invasive weeds specified on a Federal or State noxious weed list. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (8) Targeted livestock grazing.--The term ``targeted livestock grazing'' means grazing used for purposes of hazardous fuel management.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION TO IMPROVE OR RESTORE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS OR PUBLIC LAND OR REDUCE THE RISK OF WILDFIRE. (a) Categorical Exclusion Established.--Forest management activities described in subsection (b) are a category of actions hereby designated as being categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332). (B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. (D) Modification of existing fences in order to distribute livestock and help improve wildlife habitat. (E) Installation of erosion control devices. (G) Performance of soil treatments, native and non- native seeding, and planting and transplanting of sagebrush, grass, forb, shrub, and other species of grass. (H) Use of herbicides, so long as the Secretary concerned determines that the activity is otherwise conducted consistently with any forest plan applicable to the area covered by the activity. (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. (f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (4) Late-season grazing.--The term ``late-season grazing'' means grazing activities that occur-- (A) after both the invasive species and native perennial species have completed their current-year annual growth cycle; and (B) before new plant growth begins to appear in the following year. 1609(a)). (6) Noxious weeds.--The term ``noxious weeds'' includes juniper trees, medusahead rye, conifer trees, pinon pine trees, cheatgrass, and other noxious or invasive weeds specified on a Federal or State noxious weed list. (8) Targeted livestock grazing.--The term ``targeted livestock grazing'' means grazing used for purposes of hazardous fuel management.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Causing Alarming Tree, Air, and Soil Trauma Resulting from Obstructive Progressives' and Hypocritical Environmentalists' Schemes Act'' or the ``Stop CATASTROPHES Act''. SEC. 2. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION TO IMPROVE OR RESTORE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS OR PUBLIC LAND OR REDUCE THE RISK OF WILDFIRE. (a) Categorical Exclusion Established.--Forest management activities described in subsection (b) are a category of actions hereby designated as being categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332). (2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. (B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. (C) Creation of fuel and fire breaks. (D) Modification of existing fences in order to distribute livestock and help improve wildlife habitat. (E) Installation of erosion control devices. (F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. (G) Performance of soil treatments, native and non- native seeding, and planting and transplanting of sagebrush, grass, forb, shrub, and other species of grass. (H) Use of herbicides, so long as the Secretary concerned determines that the activity is otherwise conducted consistently with any forest plan applicable to the area covered by the activity. (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. (d) Acreage Limitations.--A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) may not exceed 10,000 acres. (e) Exclusions.--The authorities provided by this Act do not apply with respect to any National Forest System lands or public lands-- (1) that are included in the National Wilderness Preservation System; (2) that are located within a national or State-specific inventoried roadless area established by the Secretary of Agriculture through regulation, unless-- (A) the forest management activity to be carried out under such authority is consistent with the forest plan applicable to the area; or (B) the Secretary concerned determines the activity is allowed under the applicable roadless rule governing such lands; or (3) on which timber harvesting for any purpose is prohibited by Federal statute. (f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (4) Late-season grazing.--The term ``late-season grazing'' means grazing activities that occur-- (A) after both the invasive species and native perennial species have completed their current-year annual growth cycle; and (B) before new plant growth begins to appear in the following year. (5) National forest system.--The term ``National Forest System'' has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). (6) Noxious weeds.--The term ``noxious weeds'' includes juniper trees, medusahead rye, conifer trees, pinon pine trees, cheatgrass, and other noxious or invasive weeds specified on a Federal or State noxious weed list. (7) Public lands.--The term ``public lands'' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (8) Targeted livestock grazing.--The term ``targeted livestock grazing'' means grazing used for purposes of hazardous fuel management. (9) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands.

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Causing Alarming Tree, Air, and Soil Trauma Resulting from Obstructive Progressives' and Hypocritical Environmentalists' Schemes Act'' or the ``Stop CATASTROPHES Act''. SEC. 2. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION TO IMPROVE OR RESTORE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS OR PUBLIC LAND OR REDUCE THE RISK OF WILDFIRE. (a) Categorical Exclusion Established.--Forest management activities described in subsection (b) are a category of actions hereby designated as being categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332). (b) Forest Management Activities Designated for Categorical Exclusion.-- (1) Designation.--The forest management activities designated under this section for a categorical exclusion are forest management activities described in paragraph (2) that are carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System Lands or public lands where the primary purpose of such activity is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. (2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. (B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. (C) Creation of fuel and fire breaks. (D) Modification of existing fences in order to distribute livestock and help improve wildlife habitat. (E) Installation of erosion control devices. (F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. (G) Performance of soil treatments, native and non- native seeding, and planting and transplanting of sagebrush, grass, forb, shrub, and other species of grass. (H) Use of herbicides, so long as the Secretary concerned determines that the activity is otherwise conducted consistently with any forest plan applicable to the area covered by the activity. (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. (d) Acreage Limitations.--A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) may not exceed 10,000 acres. (e) Exclusions.--The authorities provided by this Act do not apply with respect to any National Forest System lands or public lands-- (1) that are included in the National Wilderness Preservation System; (2) that are located within a national or State-specific inventoried roadless area established by the Secretary of Agriculture through regulation, unless-- (A) the forest management activity to be carried out under such authority is consistent with the forest plan applicable to the area; or (B) the Secretary concerned determines the activity is allowed under the applicable roadless rule governing such lands; or (3) on which timber harvesting for any purpose is prohibited by Federal statute. (f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. (2) Forest plan.--The term ``forest plan'' means-- (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for public lands pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (3) Hazardous fuels management.--The term ``hazardous fuels management'' means any vegetation management activities that reduce the risk of wildfire. (4) Late-season grazing.--The term ``late-season grazing'' means grazing activities that occur-- (A) after both the invasive species and native perennial species have completed their current-year annual growth cycle; and (B) before new plant growth begins to appear in the following year. (5) National forest system.--The term ``National Forest System'' has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). (6) Noxious weeds.--The term ``noxious weeds'' includes juniper trees, medusahead rye, conifer trees, pinon pine trees, cheatgrass, and other noxious or invasive weeds specified on a Federal or State noxious weed list. (7) Public lands.--The term ``public lands'' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (8) Targeted livestock grazing.--The term ``targeted livestock grazing'' means grazing used for purposes of hazardous fuel management. (9) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands. <all>

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. b) Forest Management Activities Designated for Categorical Exclusion.-- (1) Designation.--The forest management activities designated under this section for a categorical exclusion are forest management activities described in paragraph (2) that are carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System Lands or public lands where the primary purpose of such activity is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. (2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. ( f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. ( 2) Forest plan.--The term ``forest plan'' means-- (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for public lands pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (3) Hazardous fuels management.--The term ``hazardous fuels management'' means any vegetation management activities that reduce the risk of wildfire. ( 7) Public lands.--The term ``public lands'' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. 2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. ( (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. ( d) Acreage Limitations.--A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) may not exceed 10,000 acres. ( (5) National forest system.--The term ``National Forest System'' has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). ( 9) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands.

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. 2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. ( (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. ( d) Acreage Limitations.--A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) may not exceed 10,000 acres. ( (5) National forest system.--The term ``National Forest System'' has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). ( 9) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands.

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. b) Forest Management Activities Designated for Categorical Exclusion.-- (1) Designation.--The forest management activities designated under this section for a categorical exclusion are forest management activities described in paragraph (2) that are carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System Lands or public lands where the primary purpose of such activity is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. (2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. ( f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. ( 2) Forest plan.--The term ``forest plan'' means-- (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for public lands pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (3) Hazardous fuels management.--The term ``hazardous fuels management'' means any vegetation management activities that reduce the risk of wildfire. ( 7) Public lands.--The term ``public lands'' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. 2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. ( (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. ( d) Acreage Limitations.--A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) may not exceed 10,000 acres. ( (5) National forest system.--The term ``National Forest System'' has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). ( 9) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands.

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. b) Forest Management Activities Designated for Categorical Exclusion.-- (1) Designation.--The forest management activities designated under this section for a categorical exclusion are forest management activities described in paragraph (2) that are carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System Lands or public lands where the primary purpose of such activity is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. (2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. ( f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. ( 2) Forest plan.--The term ``forest plan'' means-- (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for public lands pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (3) Hazardous fuels management.--The term ``hazardous fuels management'' means any vegetation management activities that reduce the risk of wildfire. ( 7) Public lands.--The term ``public lands'' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. 2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. ( (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. ( d) Acreage Limitations.--A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) may not exceed 10,000 acres. ( (5) National forest system.--The term ``National Forest System'' has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). ( 9) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands.

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. b) Forest Management Activities Designated for Categorical Exclusion.-- (1) Designation.--The forest management activities designated under this section for a categorical exclusion are forest management activities described in paragraph (2) that are carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System Lands or public lands where the primary purpose of such activity is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. (2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. ( f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. ( 2) Forest plan.--The term ``forest plan'' means-- (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for public lands pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (3) Hazardous fuels management.--The term ``hazardous fuels management'' means any vegetation management activities that reduce the risk of wildfire. ( 7) Public lands.--The term ``public lands'' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. 2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( B) Performance of hazardous fuels management. ( (c) Availability of Categorical Exclusion.--On and after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) in accordance with this section. ( d) Acreage Limitations.--A forest management activity covered by the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a) may not exceed 10,000 acres. ( (5) National forest system.--The term ``National Forest System'' has the meaning given that term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a)). ( 9) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System lands; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to public lands.

To establish a categorical exclusion to improve or restore National Forest System land or public land or reduce the risk of wildfire, and for other purposes. b) Forest Management Activities Designated for Categorical Exclusion.-- (1) Designation.--The forest management activities designated under this section for a categorical exclusion are forest management activities described in paragraph (2) that are carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System Lands or public lands where the primary purpose of such activity is to improve or restore such lands or reduce the risk of wildfire on such lands. (2) Activities authorized.--The following activities may be carried out pursuant to the categorical exclusion established under subsection (a): (A) Removal of noxious weeds through late-season livestock grazing, targeted livestock grazing, prescribed burns, or mechanical treatments. ( F) Construction of new permanent infrastructure and maintenance of existing permanent infrastructure, including stock ponds, water catchments, and water spring boxes used to benefit livestock and improve wildlife habitat. ( f) Definitions.--In this Act-- (1) Forest management activity.--The term ``forest management activity'' means a project or activity carried out by the Secretary concerned on National Forest System lands or public lands consistent with the forest plan covering such lands. ( 2) Forest plan.--The term ``forest plan'' means-- (A) a land use plan prepared by the Bureau of Land Management for public lands pursuant to section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712); or (B) a land and resource management plan prepared by the Forest Service for a unit of the National Forest System pursuant to section 6 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604). (3) Hazardous fuels management.--The term ``hazardous fuels management'' means any vegetation management activities that reduce the risk of wildfire. ( 7) Public lands.--The term ``public lands'' has the meaning given that term in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702), except that the term includes Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant lands and Oregon and California Railroad Grant lands. (

H.R.5027

Taxation

Automatic Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Major Disasters and Critical Events Act This bill modifies the mandatory extension of certain tax filing and other tax-related deadlines for taxpayers affected by federally declared disasters and rules for postponing certain tax filing or payment requirements due to service in a combat zone or a contingency operation. It also tolls the deadline for filing a petition in the Tax Court if the location for filing the petition is inaccessible.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Automatic Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Major Disasters and Critical Events Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES IN THE CASE OF TAXPAYERS AFFECTED BY FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS. (a) In General.--Section 7508A(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``the latest incident date so specified'' in subparagraph (B) and inserting ``the later of such earliest incident date described in subparagraph (A) or the date such declaration was issued''; and (B) by striking ``in the same manner as a period specified under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``in determining, under the internal revenue laws, in respect of any tax liability of such qualified taxpayer, whether any of the acts described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 7508(a)(1) were performed within the time prescribed therefor (determined without regard to extension under any other provision of this subtitle for periods after the date determined under subparagraph (B))''; (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Disaster area.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `disaster area' means an area in which a major disaster for which the President provides financial assistance under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174) occurs.''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. MODIFICATIONS OF RULES FOR POSTPONING CERTAIN ACTS BY REASON OF SERVICE IN COMBAT ZONE OR CONTINGENCY OPERATION. (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. TOLLING OF TIME FOR FILING A PETITION WITH THE TAX COURT. (a) In General.--Section 7451 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Tax Court'' and inserting the following: ``(a) Fees.--The Tax Court''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Tolling of Time in Certain Cases.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, in any case (including by reason of a lapse in appropriations) in which a filing location is inaccessible or otherwise unavailable to the general public on the date a petition is due, the relevant time period for filing such petition shall be tolled for the number of days within the period of inaccessibility plus an additional 14 days. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) The heading for section 7451 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``petitions''. (2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to petitions required to be timely filed (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Automatic Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Major Disasters and Critical Events Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events.

Automatic Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Major Disasters and Critical Events Act

Rep. Rice, Tom

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SC

This bill modifies the mandatory extension of certain tax filing and other tax-related deadlines for taxpayers affected by federally declared disasters and rules for postponing certain tax filing or payment requirements due to service in a combat zone or a contingency operation. It also tolls the deadline for filing a petition in the Tax Court if the location for filing the petition is inaccessible.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES IN THE CASE OF TAXPAYERS AFFECTED BY FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS. (a) In General.--Section 7508A(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``the latest incident date so specified'' in subparagraph (B) and inserting ``the later of such earliest incident date described in subparagraph (A) or the date such declaration was issued''; and (B) by striking ``in the same manner as a period specified under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``in determining, under the internal revenue laws, in respect of any tax liability of such qualified taxpayer, whether any of the acts described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 7508(a)(1) were performed within the time prescribed therefor (determined without regard to extension under any other provision of this subtitle for periods after the date determined under subparagraph (B))''; (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Disaster area.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `disaster area' means an area in which a major disaster for which the President provides financial assistance under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174) occurs. ''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. 3. MODIFICATIONS OF RULES FOR POSTPONING CERTAIN ACTS BY REASON OF SERVICE IN COMBAT ZONE OR CONTINGENCY OPERATION. (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. TOLLING OF TIME FOR FILING A PETITION WITH THE TAX COURT. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. (2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES IN THE CASE OF TAXPAYERS AFFECTED BY FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS. 5174) occurs. ''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. 3. MODIFICATIONS OF RULES FOR POSTPONING CERTAIN ACTS BY REASON OF SERVICE IN COMBAT ZONE OR CONTINGENCY OPERATION. (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. TOLLING OF TIME FOR FILING A PETITION WITH THE TAX COURT. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. (2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Automatic Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Major Disasters and Critical Events Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES IN THE CASE OF TAXPAYERS AFFECTED BY FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS. (a) In General.--Section 7508A(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``the latest incident date so specified'' in subparagraph (B) and inserting ``the later of such earliest incident date described in subparagraph (A) or the date such declaration was issued''; and (B) by striking ``in the same manner as a period specified under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``in determining, under the internal revenue laws, in respect of any tax liability of such qualified taxpayer, whether any of the acts described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 7508(a)(1) were performed within the time prescribed therefor (determined without regard to extension under any other provision of this subtitle for periods after the date determined under subparagraph (B))''; (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Disaster area.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `disaster area' means an area in which a major disaster for which the President provides financial assistance under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174) occurs.''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. MODIFICATIONS OF RULES FOR POSTPONING CERTAIN ACTS BY REASON OF SERVICE IN COMBAT ZONE OR CONTINGENCY OPERATION. (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. TOLLING OF TIME FOR FILING A PETITION WITH THE TAX COURT. (a) In General.--Section 7451 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Tax Court'' and inserting the following: ``(a) Fees.--The Tax Court''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Tolling of Time in Certain Cases.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, in any case (including by reason of a lapse in appropriations) in which a filing location is inaccessible or otherwise unavailable to the general public on the date a petition is due, the relevant time period for filing such petition shall be tolled for the number of days within the period of inaccessibility plus an additional 14 days. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) The heading for section 7451 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``petitions''. (2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to petitions required to be timely filed (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Automatic Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Major Disasters and Critical Events Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEADLINES IN THE CASE OF TAXPAYERS AFFECTED BY FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS. (a) In General.--Section 7508A(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``the latest incident date so specified'' in subparagraph (B) and inserting ``the later of such earliest incident date described in subparagraph (A) or the date such declaration was issued''; and (B) by striking ``in the same manner as a period specified under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``in determining, under the internal revenue laws, in respect of any tax liability of such qualified taxpayer, whether any of the acts described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 7508(a)(1) were performed within the time prescribed therefor (determined without regard to extension under any other provision of this subtitle for periods after the date determined under subparagraph (B))''; (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) Disaster area.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `disaster area' means an area in which a major disaster for which the President provides financial assistance under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174) occurs.''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. MODIFICATIONS OF RULES FOR POSTPONING CERTAIN ACTS BY REASON OF SERVICE IN COMBAT ZONE OR CONTINGENCY OPERATION. (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. TOLLING OF TIME FOR FILING A PETITION WITH THE TAX COURT. (a) In General.--Section 7451 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Tax Court'' and inserting the following: ``(a) Fees.--The Tax Court''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Tolling of Time in Certain Cases.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, in any case (including by reason of a lapse in appropriations) in which a filing location is inaccessible or otherwise unavailable to the general public on the date a petition is due, the relevant time period for filing such petition shall be tolled for the number of days within the period of inaccessibility plus an additional 14 days. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) The heading for section 7451 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``petitions''. (2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to petitions required to be timely filed (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) after the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after the date of enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. ( 2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to petitions required to be timely filed (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to petitions required to be timely filed (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after the date of enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. ( 2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to petitions required to be timely filed (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after the date of enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. ( 2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to petitions required to be timely filed (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after the date of enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. ( 2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 7508(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Filing a petition with the Tax Court, or filing a notice of appeal from a decision of the Tax Court;''; and (2) by inserting ``or in respect of any erroneous refund'' after ``any tax'' in subparagraph (J). ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to petitions required to be timely filed (determined without regard to the amendments made by this section) after the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief for taxpayers affected by disasters or other critical events. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Multiple declarations.--For purposes of paragraph (1), in the case of multiple declarations relating to a disaster area which are issued within a 60-day period, a separate period shall be determined under such paragraph with respect to each such declaration.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to federally declared disasters declared after the date of enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to any period for performing an act which has not expired before the date of the enactment of this Act. ``(2) Filing location.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `filing location' means-- ``(A) the office of the clerk of the Tax Court, or ``(B) any on-line portal made available by the Tax Court for electronic filing of petitions.''. ( 2) The item in the table of contents for part II of subchapter C of chapter 76 of such Code is amended by striking ``Fee for filing petition'' and inserting ``Petitions''. (

S.1808

Transportation and Public Works

Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and implement a toll credit exchange pilot program to In carrying out the pilot program, DOT must provide that an originating state may transfer or sell to a recipient state a credit not previously used by the originating state. DOT must also make available a public website on which originating states must post the amount of toll credits that are available for sale or transfer to a recipient state. States may purchase toll credits on behalf of metropolitan planning organizations or local governments in such states. DOT may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any state in the pilot program if the program is not serving a public benefit or it is not cost effective.

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (3) Recipient state.--The term ``recipient State'' means a State that receives a credit by transfer or by sale under this section from an originating State. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code. (b) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and implement a toll credit exchange pilot program in accordance with this section. (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program are-- (1) to identify the extent of the demand to purchase toll credits; (2) to identify the cash price of toll credits through bilateral transactions between States; (3) to analyze the impact of the purchase or sale of toll credits on transportation expenditures; (4) to test the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to allow all States to participate on a permanent basis; and (5) to identify any other repercussions of the toll credit exchange. (d) Selection of Originating States.-- (1) Application.--In order to participate in the pilot program as an originating State, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including, at a minimum, such information as is required for the Secretary to verify-- (A) the amount of unused toll credits for which the State has submitted certification to the Secretary that are available to be sold or transferred under the pilot program, including-- (i) toll revenue generated and the sources of that revenue; (ii) toll revenue used by public, quasi- public, and private agencies to build, improve, or maintain highways, bridges, or tunnels that serve the public purpose of interstate commerce; and (iii) an accounting of any Federal funds used by the public, quasi-public, or private agency to build, improve, or maintain the toll facility, to validate that the credit has been reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage of the total cost of building, improving, or maintaining the facility that was derived from Federal funds; (B) the documentation of maintenance of effort for toll credits earned by the originating State; and (C) the accuracy of the accounting system of the State to earn and track toll credits. (2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. (3) Limitation on sales.--At any time, the Secretary may limit the amount of unused toll credits that may be offered for sale under the pilot program. (e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. (2) Website support.--The Secretary shall make available a publicly accessible website on which originating States shall post the amount of toll credits, verified under subsection (d)(1)(A), that are available for sale or transfer to a recipient State. (3) Bilateral transactions.--An originating State and a recipient State may enter into a bilateral transaction to sell or transfer verified toll credits. (4) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which a credit is transferred or sold, the originating State and the recipient State shall jointly submit to the Secretary a written notification of the transfer or sale, including details on-- (A) the amount of toll credits that have been sold or transferred; (B) the price paid or other value transferred in exchange for the toll credits; (C) the intended use by the recipient State of the toll credits, if known; (D) the intended use by the originating State of the cash or other value transferred; (E) an update on the toll credit balance of the originating State and the recipient State; and (F) any other information about the transaction that the Secretary may require. (5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. (6) Use of proceeds from sale of credits.--An originating State shall use the proceeds from the sale of a credit under paragraph (1) for a project eligible for assistance under title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. (2) Allocation of toll credits.--On approval of the applicable metropolitan planning organization or local government, a State may allocate toll credits purchased by the State for use by the metropolitan planning organization or local government. (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. (h) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the pilot program is established, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the progress of the pilot program. (2) Final report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which the pilot program is established, the Secretary shall-- (A) submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that-- (i) determines whether a toll credit marketplace is viable and cost effective; (ii) describes the buying and selling activities under the pilot program; (iii) describes the average sale price of toll credits; (iv) determines whether the pilot program could be expanded to more States or all States or to non-State operators of toll facilities; (v) provides updated information on the toll credit balance accumulated by each State; and (vi) describes the list of projects that were assisted by the pilot program; and (B) make the report under subparagraph (A) publicly available on the website of the Department. (i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. (2) Procedures.--The termination of the pilot program or the participation of a State in the pilot program shall be carried out consistent with Federal requirements for project closeout, adjustment, and continuing responsibilities. <all>

Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021

A bill to establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes.

Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne

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This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish and implement a toll credit exchange pilot program to In carrying out the pilot program, DOT must provide that an originating state may transfer or sell to a recipient state a credit not previously used by the originating state. DOT must also make available a public website on which originating states must post the amount of toll credits that are available for sale or transfer to a recipient state. States may purchase toll credits on behalf of metropolitan planning organizations or local governments in such states. DOT may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any state in the pilot program if the program is not serving a public benefit or it is not cost effective.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021''. SEC. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (3) Recipient state.--The term ``recipient State'' means a State that receives a credit by transfer or by sale under this section from an originating State. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (4) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which a credit is transferred or sold, the originating State and the recipient State shall jointly submit to the Secretary a written notification of the transfer or sale, including details on-- (A) the amount of toll credits that have been sold or transferred; (B) the price paid or other value transferred in exchange for the toll credits; (C) the intended use by the recipient State of the toll credits, if known; (D) the intended use by the originating State of the cash or other value transferred; (E) an update on the toll credit balance of the originating State and the recipient State; and (F) any other information about the transaction that the Secretary may require. (5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. (h) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the pilot program is established, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the progress of the pilot program.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021''. SEC. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (3) Recipient state.--The term ``recipient State'' means a State that receives a credit by transfer or by sale under this section from an originating State. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (4) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which a credit is transferred or sold, the originating State and the recipient State shall jointly submit to the Secretary a written notification of the transfer or sale, including details on-- (A) the amount of toll credits that have been sold or transferred; (B) the price paid or other value transferred in exchange for the toll credits; (C) the intended use by the recipient State of the toll credits, if known; (D) the intended use by the originating State of the cash or other value transferred; (E) an update on the toll credit balance of the originating State and the recipient State; and (F) any other information about the transaction that the Secretary may require. (5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. (h) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the pilot program is established, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the progress of the pilot program.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021''. SEC. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (3) Recipient state.--The term ``recipient State'' means a State that receives a credit by transfer or by sale under this section from an originating State. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (d) Selection of Originating States.-- (1) Application.--In order to participate in the pilot program as an originating State, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including, at a minimum, such information as is required for the Secretary to verify-- (A) the amount of unused toll credits for which the State has submitted certification to the Secretary that are available to be sold or transferred under the pilot program, including-- (i) toll revenue generated and the sources of that revenue; (ii) toll revenue used by public, quasi- public, and private agencies to build, improve, or maintain highways, bridges, or tunnels that serve the public purpose of interstate commerce; and (iii) an accounting of any Federal funds used by the public, quasi-public, or private agency to build, improve, or maintain the toll facility, to validate that the credit has been reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage of the total cost of building, improving, or maintaining the facility that was derived from Federal funds; (B) the documentation of maintenance of effort for toll credits earned by the originating State; and (C) the accuracy of the accounting system of the State to earn and track toll credits. (3) Bilateral transactions.--An originating State and a recipient State may enter into a bilateral transaction to sell or transfer verified toll credits. (4) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which a credit is transferred or sold, the originating State and the recipient State shall jointly submit to the Secretary a written notification of the transfer or sale, including details on-- (A) the amount of toll credits that have been sold or transferred; (B) the price paid or other value transferred in exchange for the toll credits; (C) the intended use by the recipient State of the toll credits, if known; (D) the intended use by the originating State of the cash or other value transferred; (E) an update on the toll credit balance of the originating State and the recipient State; and (F) any other information about the transaction that the Secretary may require. (5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. (h) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the pilot program is established, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the progress of the pilot program. (2) Procedures.--The termination of the pilot program or the participation of a State in the pilot program shall be carried out consistent with Federal requirements for project closeout, adjustment, and continuing responsibilities.

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toll Credit Marketplace Act of 2021''. SEC. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the pilot program established under subsection (b). (3) Recipient state.--The term ``recipient State'' means a State that receives a credit by transfer or by sale under this section from an originating State. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. (5) State.--The term ``State'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of title 23, United States Code. (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program are-- (1) to identify the extent of the demand to purchase toll credits; (2) to identify the cash price of toll credits through bilateral transactions between States; (3) to analyze the impact of the purchase or sale of toll credits on transportation expenditures; (4) to test the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to allow all States to participate on a permanent basis; and (5) to identify any other repercussions of the toll credit exchange. (d) Selection of Originating States.-- (1) Application.--In order to participate in the pilot program as an originating State, a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including, at a minimum, such information as is required for the Secretary to verify-- (A) the amount of unused toll credits for which the State has submitted certification to the Secretary that are available to be sold or transferred under the pilot program, including-- (i) toll revenue generated and the sources of that revenue; (ii) toll revenue used by public, quasi- public, and private agencies to build, improve, or maintain highways, bridges, or tunnels that serve the public purpose of interstate commerce; and (iii) an accounting of any Federal funds used by the public, quasi-public, or private agency to build, improve, or maintain the toll facility, to validate that the credit has been reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage of the total cost of building, improving, or maintaining the facility that was derived from Federal funds; (B) the documentation of maintenance of effort for toll credits earned by the originating State; and (C) the accuracy of the accounting system of the State to earn and track toll credits. (3) Bilateral transactions.--An originating State and a recipient State may enter into a bilateral transaction to sell or transfer verified toll credits. (4) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which a credit is transferred or sold, the originating State and the recipient State shall jointly submit to the Secretary a written notification of the transfer or sale, including details on-- (A) the amount of toll credits that have been sold or transferred; (B) the price paid or other value transferred in exchange for the toll credits; (C) the intended use by the recipient State of the toll credits, if known; (D) the intended use by the originating State of the cash or other value transferred; (E) an update on the toll credit balance of the originating State and the recipient State; and (F) any other information about the transaction that the Secretary may require. (5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. (6) Use of proceeds from sale of credits.--An originating State shall use the proceeds from the sale of a credit under paragraph (1) for a project eligible for assistance under title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code. (2) Allocation of toll credits.--On approval of the applicable metropolitan planning organization or local government, a State may allocate toll credits purchased by the State for use by the metropolitan planning organization or local government. (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. (h) Reporting Requirements.-- (1) Initial report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the pilot program is established, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the progress of the pilot program. (2) Final report.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which the pilot program is established, the Secretary shall-- (A) submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that-- (i) determines whether a toll credit marketplace is viable and cost effective; (ii) describes the buying and selling activities under the pilot program; (iii) describes the average sale price of toll credits; (iv) determines whether the pilot program could be expanded to more States or all States or to non-State operators of toll facilities; (v) provides updated information on the toll credit balance accumulated by each State; and (vi) describes the list of projects that were assisted by the pilot program; and (B) make the report under subparagraph (A) publicly available on the website of the Department. (2) Procedures.--The termination of the pilot program or the participation of a State in the pilot program shall be carried out consistent with Federal requirements for project closeout, adjustment, and continuing responsibilities.

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). ( (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program are-- (1) to identify the extent of the demand to purchase toll credits; (2) to identify the cash price of toll credits through bilateral transactions between States; (3) to analyze the impact of the purchase or sale of toll credits on transportation expenditures; (4) to test the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to allow all States to participate on a permanent basis; and (5) to identify any other repercussions of the toll credit exchange. 2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. (3) Limitation on sales.--At any time, the Secretary may limit the amount of unused toll credits that may be offered for sale under the pilot program. ( e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( 5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( 6) Use of proceeds from sale of credits.--An originating State shall use the proceeds from the sale of a credit under paragraph (1) for a project eligible for assistance under title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( 2) Allocation of toll credits.--On approval of the applicable metropolitan planning organization or local government, a State may allocate toll credits purchased by the State for use by the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. ( 2) Procedures.--The termination of the pilot program or the participation of a State in the pilot program shall be carried out consistent with Federal requirements for project closeout, adjustment, and continuing responsibilities.

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. ( a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). ( 2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. ( e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( (3) Bilateral transactions.--An originating State and a recipient State may enter into a bilateral transaction to sell or transfer verified toll credits. ( f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. ( i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. (

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. ( a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). ( 2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. ( e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( (3) Bilateral transactions.--An originating State and a recipient State may enter into a bilateral transaction to sell or transfer verified toll credits. ( f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. ( i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. (

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). ( (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program are-- (1) to identify the extent of the demand to purchase toll credits; (2) to identify the cash price of toll credits through bilateral transactions between States; (3) to analyze the impact of the purchase or sale of toll credits on transportation expenditures; (4) to test the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to allow all States to participate on a permanent basis; and (5) to identify any other repercussions of the toll credit exchange. 2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. (3) Limitation on sales.--At any time, the Secretary may limit the amount of unused toll credits that may be offered for sale under the pilot program. ( e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( 5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( 6) Use of proceeds from sale of credits.--An originating State shall use the proceeds from the sale of a credit under paragraph (1) for a project eligible for assistance under title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( 2) Allocation of toll credits.--On approval of the applicable metropolitan planning organization or local government, a State may allocate toll credits purchased by the State for use by the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. ( 2) Procedures.--The termination of the pilot program or the participation of a State in the pilot program shall be carried out consistent with Federal requirements for project closeout, adjustment, and continuing responsibilities.

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. ( a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). ( 2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. ( e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( (3) Bilateral transactions.--An originating State and a recipient State may enter into a bilateral transaction to sell or transfer verified toll credits. ( f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. ( i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. (

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). ( (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program are-- (1) to identify the extent of the demand to purchase toll credits; (2) to identify the cash price of toll credits through bilateral transactions between States; (3) to analyze the impact of the purchase or sale of toll credits on transportation expenditures; (4) to test the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to allow all States to participate on a permanent basis; and (5) to identify any other repercussions of the toll credit exchange. 2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. (3) Limitation on sales.--At any time, the Secretary may limit the amount of unused toll credits that may be offered for sale under the pilot program. ( e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( 5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( 6) Use of proceeds from sale of credits.--An originating State shall use the proceeds from the sale of a credit under paragraph (1) for a project eligible for assistance under title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code. (f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( 2) Allocation of toll credits.--On approval of the applicable metropolitan planning organization or local government, a State may allocate toll credits purchased by the State for use by the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. ( 2) Procedures.--The termination of the pilot program or the participation of a State in the pilot program shall be carried out consistent with Federal requirements for project closeout, adjustment, and continuing responsibilities.

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. ( a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). ( 2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. ( e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( (3) Bilateral transactions.--An originating State and a recipient State may enter into a bilateral transaction to sell or transfer verified toll credits. ( f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. ( i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. (

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( 5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( ( 2) Procedures.--The termination of the pilot program or the participation of a State in the pilot program shall be carried out consistent with Federal requirements for project closeout, adjustment, and continuing responsibilities.

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. TRANSFER AND SALE OF TOLL CREDITS. ( a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Originating state.--The term ``originating State'' means a State that-- (A) is eligible to use a credit under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code; and (B) has been selected by the Secretary under subsection (d)(2). ( 2) Selection.--Of the States that submit an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary may select not more than 10 States to be designated as an originating State. ( e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( (3) Bilateral transactions.--An originating State and a recipient State may enter into a bilateral transaction to sell or transfer verified toll credits. ( f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( (g) Limitation on Use of Federal Funds for the Purchase of Toll Credits.--A State, metropolitan planning organization, or local government may not use Federal funds to purchase toll credits on a toll credit marketplace. ( i) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may terminate the pilot program or the participation of any State in the pilot program if the Secretary determines that-- (A) the pilot program is not serving a public benefit; or (B) it is not cost effective to carry out the pilot program. (

To establish a pilot program for the transfer and sale of toll credits, and for other purposes. e) Transfer or Sale of Credits.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall provide that an originating State may transfer or sell to a recipient State a credit not previously used by the originating State under section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( 5) Use of credits by transferee or purchaser.--A recipient State may use a credit received under paragraph (1) toward the non-Federal share requirement for any funds made available to carry out title 23 or chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, in accordance with section 120(i) of title 23, United States Code. ( f) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Local Government Toll Credit Allocation.-- (1) Purchase of toll credits.--On request of a metropolitan planning organization or local government in the State, and with a timely payment of the amount of the toll credits, a State may purchase toll credits under this section on behalf of the metropolitan planning organization or local government. ( ( 2) Procedures.--The termination of the pilot program or the participation of a State in the pilot program shall be carried out consistent with Federal requirements for project closeout, adjustment, and continuing responsibilities.

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Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act This bill modifies intercountry adoption provisions to include voluntary accreditation relating to performing a background study on a child or performing a home study on a prospective adoptive parent.

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) prospective adoptive parents should receive high- quality services from experienced providers for their child background studies and home studies; (2) the number of accredited adoption service providers is declining in the United States, leading to fewer options of accredited service providers; (3) some foreign countries, primary providers and many adoptive families have a preference that only accredited adoption service providers conduct intercountry home studies and post adoption reporting; (4) accreditation and approval ensures compliance with standards and requires accrediting entities to provide oversight, enforcement, and data and report collection for accredited and approved adoption service providers; and (5) United States intercountry adoption practices can be enhanced by supporting an accreditation system that includes a new, limited accreditation option for the provision of a background study on a child or a home study on a prospective adoptive parent, in addition to current, comprehensive, mandatory accreditation for primary providers. SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. ``(B) Performing a home study on a prospective adoptive parent in an incoming case and reporting on such a study.''. (b) Accreditation and Approval.-- (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). At the time of initial or renewal of accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, the applying entity shall indicate whether the entity seeks accreditation as-- ``(A) an accredited agency or approved person; or ``(B) an agency with a limited home study or child background study.''. (2) Exemption from paperwork reduction act.--Section 503(c) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. SEC. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (b) Definition of Adoption Service.--Nothing in this Act or in the amendments made by this Act may be construed to modify the definition of ``adoption service'' under section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902). SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act

A bill to modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study.

Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act

Sen. Wicker, Roger F.

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This bill modifies intercountry adoption provisions to include voluntary accreditation relating to performing a background study on a child or performing a home study on a prospective adoptive parent.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) prospective adoptive parents should receive high- quality services from experienced providers for their child background studies and home studies; (2) the number of accredited adoption service providers is declining in the United States, leading to fewer options of accredited service providers; (3) some foreign countries, primary providers and many adoptive families have a preference that only accredited adoption service providers conduct intercountry home studies and post adoption reporting; (4) accreditation and approval ensures compliance with standards and requires accrediting entities to provide oversight, enforcement, and data and report collection for accredited and approved adoption service providers; and (5) United States intercountry adoption practices can be enhanced by supporting an accreditation system that includes a new, limited accreditation option for the provision of a background study on a child or a home study on a prospective adoptive parent, in addition to current, comprehensive, mandatory accreditation for primary providers. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. ``(B) Performing a home study on a prospective adoptive parent in an incoming case and reporting on such a study.''. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). At the time of initial or renewal of accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, the applying entity shall indicate whether the entity seeks accreditation as-- ``(A) an accredited agency or approved person; or ``(B) an agency with a limited home study or child background study.''. (2) Exemption from paperwork reduction act.--Section 503(c) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (b) Definition of Adoption Service.--Nothing in this Act or in the amendments made by this Act may be construed to modify the definition of ``adoption service'' under section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days 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. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) prospective adoptive parents should receive high- quality services from experienced providers for their child background studies and home studies; (2) the number of accredited adoption service providers is declining in the United States, leading to fewer options of accredited service providers; (3) some foreign countries, primary providers and many adoptive families have a preference that only accredited adoption service providers conduct intercountry home studies and post adoption reporting; (4) accreditation and approval ensures compliance with standards and requires accrediting entities to provide oversight, enforcement, and data and report collection for accredited and approved adoption service providers; and (5) United States intercountry adoption practices can be enhanced by supporting an accreditation system that includes a new, limited accreditation option for the provision of a background study on a child or a home study on a prospective adoptive parent, in addition to current, comprehensive, mandatory accreditation for primary providers. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. ``(B) Performing a home study on a prospective adoptive parent in an incoming case and reporting on such a study.''. At the time of initial or renewal of accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, the applying entity shall indicate whether the entity seeks accreditation as-- ``(A) an accredited agency or approved person; or ``(B) an agency with a limited home study or child background study.''. 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) prospective adoptive parents should receive high- quality services from experienced providers for their child background studies and home studies; (2) the number of accredited adoption service providers is declining in the United States, leading to fewer options of accredited service providers; (3) some foreign countries, primary providers and many adoptive families have a preference that only accredited adoption service providers conduct intercountry home studies and post adoption reporting; (4) accreditation and approval ensures compliance with standards and requires accrediting entities to provide oversight, enforcement, and data and report collection for accredited and approved adoption service providers; and (5) United States intercountry adoption practices can be enhanced by supporting an accreditation system that includes a new, limited accreditation option for the provision of a background study on a child or a home study on a prospective adoptive parent, in addition to current, comprehensive, mandatory accreditation for primary providers. SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. ``(B) Performing a home study on a prospective adoptive parent in an incoming case and reporting on such a study.''. (b) Accreditation and Approval.-- (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). At the time of initial or renewal of accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, the applying entity shall indicate whether the entity seeks accreditation as-- ``(A) an accredited agency or approved person; or ``(B) an agency with a limited home study or child background study.''. (2) Exemption from paperwork reduction act.--Section 503(c) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. SEC. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (b) Definition of Adoption Service.--Nothing in this Act or in the amendments made by this Act may be construed to modify the definition of ``adoption service'' under section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902). SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) prospective adoptive parents should receive high- quality services from experienced providers for their child background studies and home studies; (2) the number of accredited adoption service providers is declining in the United States, leading to fewer options of accredited service providers; (3) some foreign countries, primary providers and many adoptive families have a preference that only accredited adoption service providers conduct intercountry home studies and post adoption reporting; (4) accreditation and approval ensures compliance with standards and requires accrediting entities to provide oversight, enforcement, and data and report collection for accredited and approved adoption service providers; and (5) United States intercountry adoption practices can be enhanced by supporting an accreditation system that includes a new, limited accreditation option for the provision of a background study on a child or a home study on a prospective adoptive parent, in addition to current, comprehensive, mandatory accreditation for primary providers. SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. ``(B) Performing a home study on a prospective adoptive parent in an incoming case and reporting on such a study.''. (b) Accreditation and Approval.-- (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). At the time of initial or renewal of accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, the applying entity shall indicate whether the entity seeks accreditation as-- ``(A) an accredited agency or approved person; or ``(B) an agency with a limited home study or child background study.''. (2) Exemption from paperwork reduction act.--Section 503(c) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. SEC. 4. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (b) Definition of Adoption Service.--Nothing in this Act or in the amendments made by this Act may be construed to modify the definition of ``adoption service'' under section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902). SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. This Act may be cited as the ``Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act''. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. b) Accreditation and Approval.-- (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. This Act may be cited as the ``Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act''. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. b) Accreditation and Approval.-- (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. This Act may be cited as the ``Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act''. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. b) Accreditation and Approval.-- (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. This Act may be cited as the ``Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act''. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. b) Accreditation and Approval.-- (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

To modify the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to provide a specialized accreditation option for performing a background study on a child or a home study on prospective adoptive parents, and reporting on such a study. This Act may be cited as the ``Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background and Home Studies Act''. (a) Definitions.--Section 3 of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14902) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``specialized accreditation'' after ``adoption services''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph (18); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: ``(17) Specialized accreditation.--The term `specialized accreditation' means voluntary accreditation that is limited to the provision of 1 or more of the following services: ``(A) Performing a background study on a child in an outgoing case and reporting on such a study. b) Accreditation and Approval.-- (1) In general.--Section 202(b)(1) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14922(b)(1)) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) Accreditation and approval.--Accreditation of agencies, and approval of persons, to provide adoption services or other specialized services in the United States in cases subject to the Convention or Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-276). 14953(c)) is amended by inserting ``202(b)(1),'' after ``104,''. a) In General.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to require that intercountry adoption service providers have a specialized accreditation (as defined in section 3(17) of the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, as amended by section 3(a)(3)), to provide a home study on prospective adoptive parents pursuing an intercountry adoption. (

H.R.5914

Finance and Financial Sector

Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise revises the Senior Investor Protection Grant Program. The bill moves the program from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the Securities and Exchange Commission, establishes a task force to oversee the program, and eliminates certain grant eligibility requirements.

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Section 989A of the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 (15 U.S.C. 5537) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 989A. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means-- ``(A) the securities commission (or any agency or office performing like functions) of any State; and ``(B) the insurance department (or any agency or office performing like functions) of any State. ``(2) Senior.--The term `senior' means any individual who has attained the age of 62 years or older. ``(3) Senior financial fraud.--The term `senior financial fraud' means a fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or a fiduciary, that-- ``(A) uses the resources of a senior for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain; ``(B) results in depriving a senior of rightful access to or use of benefits, resources, belongings, or assets; or ``(C) is an action described in section 1348 of title 18, United States Code, that is taken against a senior. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(b) Grant Program.-- ``(1) Task force.-- ``(A) In general.--The Commission shall establish a task force to carry out the grant program under paragraph (2). ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(ii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, a representative of such Office. ``(iii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, a representative of such Division. ``(iv) Such other representatives as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. The detail of any such personnel shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. ``(2) Grants.--The task force shall carry out a program under which the task force shall make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities, which-- ``(A) may use the grant funds-- ``(i) to hire staff to identify, investigate, and prosecute (through civil, administrative, or criminal enforcement actions) cases involving senior financial fraud; ``(ii) to fund technology, equipment, and training for regulators, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers, in order to identify, investigate, and prosecute cases involving senior financial fraud; ``(iii) to provide educational materials and training to seniors to increase awareness and understanding of senior financial fraud; ``(iv) to develop comprehensive plans to combat senior financial fraud; and ``(v) to enhance provisions of State law to provide protection from senior financial fraud; and ``(B) may not use the grant funds for any indirect expense, such as rent, utilities, or any other general administrative cost that is not directly related to the purpose of the grant program. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the task force, in such form and in such a manner as the task force may determine, that includes-- ``(1) a proposal for activities to protect seniors from senior financial fraud that are proposed to be funded using a grant under this section, including-- ``(A) an identification of the scope of the problem of senior financial fraud in the applicable State; ``(B) a description of how the proposed activities would-- ``(i) protect seniors from senior financial fraud, including by proactively identifying victims of senior financial fraud; ``(ii) assist in the investigation and prosecution of those committing senior financial fraud; and ``(iii) discourage and reduce cases of senior financial fraud; and ``(C) a description of how the proposed activities would be coordinated with other State efforts; and ``(2) any other information that the task force determines appropriate. ``(d) Performance Objectives; Reporting Requirements; Audits.-- ``(1) In general.--The task force-- ``(A) may establish such performance objectives and reporting requirements for eligible entities receiving a grant under this section as the task force determines are necessary to carry out and assess the effectiveness of the program under this section; and ``(B) shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to submit to the task force a detailed accounting of the use of grant funds, which shall be submitted at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the task force may require. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(3) Audits.--The task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are, for the year covered by the audit, using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(f) Subgrants.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may, in consultation with the task force, make a subgrant, as the eligible entity determines is necessary or appropriate-- ``(1) to carry out the activities described in subsection (b)(2)(A); and ``(2) which may not be used for any activity described in subsection (b)(2)(B). ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 989A and inserting the following: ``Sec. 989A. Grants to eligible entities for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders.''. Passed the House of Representatives May 11, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes.

Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh

D

NJ

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise revises the Senior Investor Protection Grant Program. The bill moves the program from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the Securities and Exchange Commission, establishes a task force to oversee the program, and eliminates certain grant eligibility requirements.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Section 989A of the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 (15 U.S.C. 5537) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(ii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, a representative of such Office. ``(iii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, a representative of such Division. ``(iv) Such other representatives as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. The detail of any such personnel shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. ``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the task force, in such form and in such a manner as the task force may determine, that includes-- ``(1) a proposal for activities to protect seniors from senior financial fraud that are proposed to be funded using a grant under this section, including-- ``(A) an identification of the scope of the problem of senior financial fraud in the applicable State; ``(B) a description of how the proposed activities would-- ``(i) protect seniors from senior financial fraud, including by proactively identifying victims of senior financial fraud; ``(ii) assist in the investigation and prosecution of those committing senior financial fraud; and ``(iii) discourage and reduce cases of senior financial fraud; and ``(C) a description of how the proposed activities would be coordinated with other State efforts; and ``(2) any other information that the task force determines appropriate. ``(3) Audits.--The task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are, for the year covered by the audit, using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. 989A. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act''. SEC. 2. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(ii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, a representative of such Office. ``(iii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, a representative of such Division. ``(iv) Such other representatives as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. ``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the task force, in such form and in such a manner as the task force may determine, that includes-- ``(1) a proposal for activities to protect seniors from senior financial fraud that are proposed to be funded using a grant under this section, including-- ``(A) an identification of the scope of the problem of senior financial fraud in the applicable State; ``(B) a description of how the proposed activities would-- ``(i) protect seniors from senior financial fraud, including by proactively identifying victims of senior financial fraud; ``(ii) assist in the investigation and prosecution of those committing senior financial fraud; and ``(iii) discourage and reduce cases of senior financial fraud; and ``(C) a description of how the proposed activities would be coordinated with other State efforts; and ``(2) any other information that the task force determines appropriate. ``(3) Audits.--The task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are, for the year covered by the audit, using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. 989A.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Section 989A of the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 (15 U.S.C. 5537) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(3) Senior financial fraud.--The term `senior financial fraud' means a fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or a fiduciary, that-- ``(A) uses the resources of a senior for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain; ``(B) results in depriving a senior of rightful access to or use of benefits, resources, belongings, or assets; or ``(C) is an action described in section 1348 of title 18, United States Code, that is taken against a senior. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(ii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, a representative of such Office. ``(iii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, a representative of such Division. ``(iv) Such other representatives as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. The detail of any such personnel shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the task force, in such form and in such a manner as the task force may determine, that includes-- ``(1) a proposal for activities to protect seniors from senior financial fraud that are proposed to be funded using a grant under this section, including-- ``(A) an identification of the scope of the problem of senior financial fraud in the applicable State; ``(B) a description of how the proposed activities would-- ``(i) protect seniors from senior financial fraud, including by proactively identifying victims of senior financial fraud; ``(ii) assist in the investigation and prosecution of those committing senior financial fraud; and ``(iii) discourage and reduce cases of senior financial fraud; and ``(C) a description of how the proposed activities would be coordinated with other State efforts; and ``(2) any other information that the task force determines appropriate. ``(d) Performance Objectives; Reporting Requirements; Audits.-- ``(1) In general.--The task force-- ``(A) may establish such performance objectives and reporting requirements for eligible entities receiving a grant under this section as the task force determines are necessary to carry out and assess the effectiveness of the program under this section; and ``(B) shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to submit to the task force a detailed accounting of the use of grant funds, which shall be submitted at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the task force may require. ``(3) Audits.--The task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are, for the year covered by the audit, using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. 989A. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Section 989A of the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 (15 U.S.C. 5537) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(3) Senior financial fraud.--The term `senior financial fraud' means a fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or a fiduciary, that-- ``(A) uses the resources of a senior for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain; ``(B) results in depriving a senior of rightful access to or use of benefits, resources, belongings, or assets; or ``(C) is an action described in section 1348 of title 18, United States Code, that is taken against a senior. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(ii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, a representative of such Office. ``(iii) If the Chair is not a representative of the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, a representative of such Division. ``(iv) Such other representatives as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. The detail of any such personnel shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. ``(2) Grants.--The task force shall carry out a program under which the task force shall make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities, which-- ``(A) may use the grant funds-- ``(i) to hire staff to identify, investigate, and prosecute (through civil, administrative, or criminal enforcement actions) cases involving senior financial fraud; ``(ii) to fund technology, equipment, and training for regulators, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers, in order to identify, investigate, and prosecute cases involving senior financial fraud; ``(iii) to provide educational materials and training to seniors to increase awareness and understanding of senior financial fraud; ``(iv) to develop comprehensive plans to combat senior financial fraud; and ``(v) to enhance provisions of State law to provide protection from senior financial fraud; and ``(B) may not use the grant funds for any indirect expense, such as rent, utilities, or any other general administrative cost that is not directly related to the purpose of the grant program. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the task force, in such form and in such a manner as the task force may determine, that includes-- ``(1) a proposal for activities to protect seniors from senior financial fraud that are proposed to be funded using a grant under this section, including-- ``(A) an identification of the scope of the problem of senior financial fraud in the applicable State; ``(B) a description of how the proposed activities would-- ``(i) protect seniors from senior financial fraud, including by proactively identifying victims of senior financial fraud; ``(ii) assist in the investigation and prosecution of those committing senior financial fraud; and ``(iii) discourage and reduce cases of senior financial fraud; and ``(C) a description of how the proposed activities would be coordinated with other State efforts; and ``(2) any other information that the task force determines appropriate. ``(d) Performance Objectives; Reporting Requirements; Audits.-- ``(1) In general.--The task force-- ``(A) may establish such performance objectives and reporting requirements for eligible entities receiving a grant under this section as the task force determines are necessary to carry out and assess the effectiveness of the program under this section; and ``(B) shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to submit to the task force a detailed accounting of the use of grant funds, which shall be submitted at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the task force may require. ``(3) Audits.--The task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are, for the year covered by the audit, using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is amended by striking the item relating to section 989A and inserting the following: ``Sec. 989A. Passed the House of Representatives May 11, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 989A of the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 (15 U.S.C. 5537) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(3) Senior financial fraud.--The term `senior financial fraud' means a fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or a fiduciary, that-- ``(A) uses the resources of a senior for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain; ``(B) results in depriving a senior of rightful access to or use of benefits, resources, belongings, or assets; or ``(C) is an action described in section 1348 of title 18, United States Code, that is taken against a senior. ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. The detail of any such personnel shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(3) Audits.--The task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are, for the year covered by the audit, using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. (

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. 989A. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. 989A. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 989A of the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 (15 U.S.C. 5537) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(3) Senior financial fraud.--The term `senior financial fraud' means a fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or a fiduciary, that-- ``(A) uses the resources of a senior for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain; ``(B) results in depriving a senior of rightful access to or use of benefits, resources, belongings, or assets; or ``(C) is an action described in section 1348 of title 18, United States Code, that is taken against a senior. ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. The detail of any such personnel shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(3) Audits.--The task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are, for the year covered by the audit, using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. (

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. 989A. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 989A of the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 (15 U.S.C. 5537) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. ``(3) Senior financial fraud.--The term `senior financial fraud' means a fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or a fiduciary, that-- ``(A) uses the resources of a senior for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain; ``(B) results in depriving a senior of rightful access to or use of benefits, resources, belongings, or assets; or ``(C) is an action described in section 1348 of title 18, United States Code, that is taken against a senior. ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. The detail of any such personnel shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(3) Audits.--The task force shall annually conduct an audit of the program under this section to ensure that eligible entities to which grants are made under that program are, for the year covered by the audit, using grant funds for the intended purposes of those funds. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. (

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. 989A. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. (

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. 989A. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES FOR ENHANCED PROTECTION OF SENIOR INVESTORS AND SENIOR POLICYHOLDERS. ``(4) Task force.--The term `task force' means the task force established under subsection (b)(1). ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. ``(3) Authority of task force.--In carrying out paragraph (2), the task force-- ``(A) may consult with staff of the Commission; and ``(B) shall make public all actions of the task force relating to carrying out that paragraph. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.

To amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes. ``(B) Membership.--The task force shall consist of the following members: ``(i) A Chair of the task force, who-- ``(I) shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Commissioners of the Commission; and ``(II) may be a representative of the Office of the Investor Advocate of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement of the Commission, or such other representative as the Commission determines appropriate. ``(C) Detail of executive agency employees.--Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of that Federal agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out its functions under this section. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 2 years, and again not later than 5 years, after the date of the enactment of the Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act, the task force 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 that-- ``(A) specifies each recipient of a grant under this section; ``(B) includes a description of the programs that are supported by each such grant; and ``(C) includes an evaluation by the task force of the effectiveness of such grants. ``(e) Maximum Amount.--The amount of a grant to an eligible entity under this section may not exceed $500,000, which the task force shall adjust annually to reflect the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. (

H.R.176

Crime and Law Enforcement

Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act This bill imposes restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for inmates in federal custody. Among the restrictions, the bill prohibits placement in solitary confinement for nondisciplinary reasons; it limits the duration of such placement; and it provides an administrative review process for inmates to contest such placement.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act''. SEC. 2. SOLITARY CONFINEMENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 4015. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. The correctional facility shall bear the burden of establishing this standard by clear and convincing evidence before any agency review. An inmate who would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to self, or who create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another because of a medical reason shall be placed in an appropriate medical facility. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. ``(3) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement before receiving a personal and comprehensive medical and mental health examination conducted by a clinician. A preliminary examination shall be conducted by a member of the medical staff within 12 hours before confinement and the clinical examination shall be conducted within 48 hours of confinement. ``(4) An inmate shall only be held in solitary confinement pursuant to initial procedures and reviews which provide timely, fair and meaningful opportunities for the inmate to contest the confinement in such an administrative proceeding as the Director shall establish. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(5) The final decision to place an inmate in solitary confinement shall be made by the administrator of the correctional facility where that inmate is held. ``(6) An inmate shall not be placed or retained in solitary confinement if the administrator determines that the inmate no longer meets the standard for the confinement. ``(7) A clinician shall evaluate each inmate placed in solitary confinement on a daily basis, in a confidential setting outside of the cell whenever possible, to determine whether the inmate is a vulnerable person. ``(8) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days, or for more than 20 days during any 60-day period. ``(9) An inmate held in solitary confinement shall not be denied access to food, water, medical care including emergency medical care, or any other basic necessity. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(11) An inmate who is a vulnerable person described in subparagraph (B), (E), or (F) of subsection (b)(3), who would otherwise be placed in solitary confinement, shall alternately be placed in an appropriate medical or other unit as determined by the administrator. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Clinician.--The term `clinician' means a Federal or State licensed physician, except that for purposes of mental health evaluations, the term shall include a Federal or State licensed psychiatrist or psychologist, or an advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist with a specialty in psychiatric nursing. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. ``(3) Vulnerable person.--The term `vulnerable person' means any inmate who-- ``(A) is 25 years of age or younger; ``(B) is 65 years of age or older; ``(C) has a disability based on a mental illness, a history of psychiatric hospitalization, or has recently exhibited conduct, including serious self-mutilation, indicating the need for further observation or evaluation to determine the presence of mental illness; ``(D) has a developmental disability; ``(E) has a serious medical condition which cannot effectively be treated in isolated confinement; ``(F) is pregnant, is in the postpartum period, or has recently suffered a miscarriage or terminated a pregnancy; ``(G) has a significant auditory or visual impairment; or ``(H) is perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``4015. Solitary confinement.''. SEC. 3. REPORT. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report. <all>

Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes.

Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie

D

NJ

This bill imposes restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for inmates in federal custody. Among the restrictions, the bill prohibits placement in solitary confinement for nondisciplinary reasons; it limits the duration of such placement; and it provides an administrative review process for inmates to contest such placement.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act''. SOLITARY CONFINEMENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 4015. The correctional facility shall bear the burden of establishing this standard by clear and convincing evidence before any agency review. An inmate who would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to self, or who create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another because of a medical reason shall be placed in an appropriate medical facility. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. A preliminary examination shall be conducted by a member of the medical staff within 12 hours before confinement and the clinical examination shall be conducted within 48 hours of confinement. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(8) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days, or for more than 20 days during any 60-day period. ``(9) An inmate held in solitary confinement shall not be denied access to food, water, medical care including emergency medical care, or any other basic necessity. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Clinician.--The term `clinician' means a Federal or State licensed physician, except that for purposes of mental health evaluations, the term shall include a Federal or State licensed psychiatrist or psychologist, or an advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist with a specialty in psychiatric nursing. ``(3) Vulnerable person.--The term `vulnerable person' means any inmate who-- ``(A) is 25 years of age or younger; ``(B) is 65 years of age or older; ``(C) has a disability based on a mental illness, a history of psychiatric hospitalization, or has recently exhibited conduct, including serious self-mutilation, indicating the need for further observation or evaluation to determine the presence of mental illness; ``(D) has a developmental disability; ``(E) has a serious medical condition which cannot effectively be treated in isolated confinement; ``(F) is pregnant, is in the postpartum period, or has recently suffered a miscarriage or terminated a pregnancy; ``(G) has a significant auditory or visual impairment; or ``(H) is perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex.''. SEC. 3. REPORT.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act''. SOLITARY CONFINEMENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 4015. An inmate who would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to self, or who create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another because of a medical reason shall be placed in an appropriate medical facility. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(8) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days, or for more than 20 days during any 60-day period. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Clinician.--The term `clinician' means a Federal or State licensed physician, except that for purposes of mental health evaluations, the term shall include a Federal or State licensed psychiatrist or psychologist, or an advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist with a specialty in psychiatric nursing. SEC. 3. REPORT.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act''. SOLITARY CONFINEMENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 4015. The correctional facility shall bear the burden of establishing this standard by clear and convincing evidence before any agency review. An inmate who would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to self, or who create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another because of a medical reason shall be placed in an appropriate medical facility. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. A preliminary examination shall be conducted by a member of the medical staff within 12 hours before confinement and the clinical examination shall be conducted within 48 hours of confinement. ``(4) An inmate shall only be held in solitary confinement pursuant to initial procedures and reviews which provide timely, fair and meaningful opportunities for the inmate to contest the confinement in such an administrative proceeding as the Director shall establish. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(6) An inmate shall not be placed or retained in solitary confinement if the administrator determines that the inmate no longer meets the standard for the confinement. ``(7) A clinician shall evaluate each inmate placed in solitary confinement on a daily basis, in a confidential setting outside of the cell whenever possible, to determine whether the inmate is a vulnerable person. ``(8) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days, or for more than 20 days during any 60-day period. ``(9) An inmate held in solitary confinement shall not be denied access to food, water, medical care including emergency medical care, or any other basic necessity. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Clinician.--The term `clinician' means a Federal or State licensed physician, except that for purposes of mental health evaluations, the term shall include a Federal or State licensed psychiatrist or psychologist, or an advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist with a specialty in psychiatric nursing. ``(3) Vulnerable person.--The term `vulnerable person' means any inmate who-- ``(A) is 25 years of age or younger; ``(B) is 65 years of age or older; ``(C) has a disability based on a mental illness, a history of psychiatric hospitalization, or has recently exhibited conduct, including serious self-mutilation, indicating the need for further observation or evaluation to determine the presence of mental illness; ``(D) has a developmental disability; ``(E) has a serious medical condition which cannot effectively be treated in isolated confinement; ``(F) is pregnant, is in the postpartum period, or has recently suffered a miscarriage or terminated a pregnancy; ``(G) has a significant auditory or visual impairment; or ``(H) is perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex.''. SEC. 3. REPORT. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act''. SEC. 2. SOLITARY CONFINEMENT. (a) In General.--Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 4015. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. The correctional facility shall bear the burden of establishing this standard by clear and convincing evidence before any agency review. An inmate who would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to self, or who create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another because of a medical reason shall be placed in an appropriate medical facility. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. ``(3) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement before receiving a personal and comprehensive medical and mental health examination conducted by a clinician. A preliminary examination shall be conducted by a member of the medical staff within 12 hours before confinement and the clinical examination shall be conducted within 48 hours of confinement. ``(4) An inmate shall only be held in solitary confinement pursuant to initial procedures and reviews which provide timely, fair and meaningful opportunities for the inmate to contest the confinement in such an administrative proceeding as the Director shall establish. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(5) The final decision to place an inmate in solitary confinement shall be made by the administrator of the correctional facility where that inmate is held. ``(6) An inmate shall not be placed or retained in solitary confinement if the administrator determines that the inmate no longer meets the standard for the confinement. ``(7) A clinician shall evaluate each inmate placed in solitary confinement on a daily basis, in a confidential setting outside of the cell whenever possible, to determine whether the inmate is a vulnerable person. ``(8) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days, or for more than 20 days during any 60-day period. ``(9) An inmate held in solitary confinement shall not be denied access to food, water, medical care including emergency medical care, or any other basic necessity. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(11) An inmate who is a vulnerable person described in subparagraph (B), (E), or (F) of subsection (b)(3), who would otherwise be placed in solitary confinement, shall alternately be placed in an appropriate medical or other unit as determined by the administrator. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Clinician.--The term `clinician' means a Federal or State licensed physician, except that for purposes of mental health evaluations, the term shall include a Federal or State licensed psychiatrist or psychologist, or an advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist with a specialty in psychiatric nursing. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. ``(3) Vulnerable person.--The term `vulnerable person' means any inmate who-- ``(A) is 25 years of age or younger; ``(B) is 65 years of age or older; ``(C) has a disability based on a mental illness, a history of psychiatric hospitalization, or has recently exhibited conduct, including serious self-mutilation, indicating the need for further observation or evaluation to determine the presence of mental illness; ``(D) has a developmental disability; ``(E) has a serious medical condition which cannot effectively be treated in isolated confinement; ``(F) is pregnant, is in the postpartum period, or has recently suffered a miscarriage or terminated a pregnancy; ``(G) has a significant auditory or visual impairment; or ``(H) is perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``4015. Solitary confinement.''. SEC. 3. REPORT. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. ``(3) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement before receiving a personal and comprehensive medical and mental health examination conducted by a clinician. A preliminary examination shall be conducted by a member of the medical staff within 12 hours before confinement and the clinical examination shall be conducted within 48 hours of confinement. ``(7) A clinician shall evaluate each inmate placed in solitary confinement on a daily basis, in a confidential setting outside of the cell whenever possible, to determine whether the inmate is a vulnerable person. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``4015. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. ``(3) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement before receiving a personal and comprehensive medical and mental health examination conducted by a clinician. A preliminary examination shall be conducted by a member of the medical staff within 12 hours before confinement and the clinical examination shall be conducted within 48 hours of confinement. ``(7) A clinician shall evaluate each inmate placed in solitary confinement on a daily basis, in a confidential setting outside of the cell whenever possible, to determine whether the inmate is a vulnerable person. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``4015. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. ``(3) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement before receiving a personal and comprehensive medical and mental health examination conducted by a clinician. A preliminary examination shall be conducted by a member of the medical staff within 12 hours before confinement and the clinical examination shall be conducted within 48 hours of confinement. ``(7) A clinician shall evaluate each inmate placed in solitary confinement on a daily basis, in a confidential setting outside of the cell whenever possible, to determine whether the inmate is a vulnerable person. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``4015. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. ``(2) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement for non-disciplinary reasons. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. Solitary confinement ``(a) In General.--Any placement of an inmate in solitary confinement shall comply with the following: ``(1) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement unless there is reasonable cause to believe that-- ``(A) the inmate would create a substantial risk of immediate serious harm to another, as evidenced by recent threats or conduct; and ``(B) a less restrictive intervention would be insufficient to reduce this risk. ``(3) An inmate shall not be placed in solitary confinement before receiving a personal and comprehensive medical and mental health examination conducted by a clinician. A preliminary examination shall be conducted by a member of the medical staff within 12 hours before confinement and the clinical examination shall be conducted within 48 hours of confinement. ``(7) A clinician shall evaluate each inmate placed in solitary confinement on a daily basis, in a confidential setting outside of the cell whenever possible, to determine whether the inmate is a vulnerable person. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following: ``4015. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. These procedures shall include-- ``(A) the right to an initial hearing within 72 hours of placement and a review every 15 days thereafter, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, unavoidable delays, or reasonable postponements; ``(B) the right to appear at the hearing; ``(C) the right to be represented at the hearing pursuant to the Defender Services Program of the Department of Justice; ``(D) an independent hearing officer; and ``(E) a written statement of reasons for the decision made at the hearing. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to impose conditions on the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons, and for other purposes. ``(10) An inmate shall not be directly released from solitary confinement to the community during the final 180 days of the inmate's term of incarceration, unless it is necessary for the safety of the inmate, staff, other inmates, or the public. ``(2) Solitary confinement.--The term `solitary confinement' means confinement of an inmate in a correctional facility, pursuant to disciplinary, administrative, protective, investigative, medical, or other classification, in a cell or similarly confined holding or living space, alone or with other inmates, for approximately 20 hours or more per day, with severely restricted activity, movement, and social interaction. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Bureau of Prisons shall prepare, in consultation with other entities including human rights advocates, mental health experts, academics, and other professionals in the correction and rehabilitation area, and thereafter submit a report to the Committees on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with recommendations to reduce the use of solitary confinement in Federal prisons to near zero over the 10-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report.

H.R.7779

Education

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute (a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government). It also requires certain disclosures related to Chinese entities of concern (generally, universities or colleges involved in China's military, police, or intelligence activities). Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind donation or gift from a Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive specified funds from DHS, unless the IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds upon termination of the relationship. DHS may waive this funding restriction, on a case-by-case basis and for a period of not more than one year, if it is in the national security interests of the United States. Additionally, an IHE that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern and is seeking to receive or receives specified DHS funds must notify DHS about the relationship. DHS must provide outreach and, upon request, technical assistance to IHEs related to compliance with this bill.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution of higher education, any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. (b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.--Beginning with the first fiscal year that begins after the date that is 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution of higher education (referred to in this section as an ``institution'') which has a relationship with a Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security, unless the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and such Confucius Institute. Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Chinese Entities of Concern Relationship Disclosures.-- Beginning on the date that is 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require each institution of higher education which has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern that is seeking or receives Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security to notify the Secretary of such relationship. Such notification shall include the following with respect to such relationship: (1) An identification of the Chinese entity of concern. (2) Information relating to the length of such relationship. (3) A description of the nature of such institution's relationship with such Chinese entity of concern, including the monetary value of any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, from such Chinese entity of concern. (d) Assistance.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide outreach and, upon request, technical assistance to institutions of higher education relating to compliance with this Act. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall provide particular attention to institutions assisting historically Black colleges and universities (as such term is defined in part B of section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (22 U.S.C. 1061(2)), Hispanic serving institutions (as such term is defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a)), Tribal colleges and universities (as such term is defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)), and other minority serving institutions (as such defined in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a))). (e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Renewal.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may annually renew a waiver issued pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (3) Notification.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security issues or renews a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), respectively, not later than 30 days after such issuance or renewal, as the case may be, the Secretary shall provide written notification to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding such issuance or renewal, including a justification relating thereto. (f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). Union Calendar No. 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No. 117-454] _______________________________________________________________________

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes.

DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act

Rep. Pfluger, August

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TX

This bill restricts funding to an institution of higher education (IHE) that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute (a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government). It also requires certain disclosures related to Chinese entities of concern (generally, universities or colleges involved in China's military, police, or intelligence activities). Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must ensure that an IHE that has awarded a contract to, entered into an agreement with, or received an in-kind donation or gift from a Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive specified funds from DHS, unless the IHE terminates the relationship. The IHE may regain eligibility for these funds upon termination of the relationship. DHS may waive this funding restriction, on a case-by-case basis and for a period of not more than one year, if it is in the national security interests of the United States. Additionally, an IHE that has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern and is seeking to receive or receives specified DHS funds must notify DHS about the relationship. DHS must provide outreach and, upon request, technical assistance to IHEs related to compliance with this bill.

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. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (c) Chinese Entities of Concern Relationship Disclosures.-- Beginning on the date that is 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require each institution of higher education which has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern that is seeking or receives Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security to notify the Secretary of such relationship. (3) A description of the nature of such institution's relationship with such Chinese entity of concern, including the monetary value of any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, from such Chinese entity of concern. 1059c(b)), and other minority serving institutions (as such defined in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a))). (3) Notification.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security issues or renews a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), respectively, not later than 30 days after such issuance or renewal, as the case may be, the Secretary shall provide written notification to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding such issuance or renewal, including a justification relating thereto. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). Union Calendar No. 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No. 117-454] _______________________________________________________________________

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. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (c) Chinese Entities of Concern Relationship Disclosures.-- Beginning on the date that is 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require each institution of higher education which has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern that is seeking or receives Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security to notify the Secretary of such relationship. (3) A description of the nature of such institution's relationship with such Chinese entity of concern, including the monetary value of any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, from such Chinese entity of concern. 1067q(a))). (3) Notification.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security issues or renews a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), respectively, not later than 30 days after such issuance or renewal, as the case may be, the Secretary shall provide written notification to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding such issuance or renewal, including a justification relating thereto. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). Union Calendar No. 117-454] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Chinese Entities of Concern Relationship Disclosures.-- Beginning on the date that is 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require each institution of higher education which has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern that is seeking or receives Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security to notify the Secretary of such relationship. Such notification shall include the following with respect to such relationship: (1) An identification of the Chinese entity of concern. (2) Information relating to the length of such relationship. (3) A description of the nature of such institution's relationship with such Chinese entity of concern, including the monetary value of any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, from such Chinese entity of concern. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall provide particular attention to institutions assisting historically Black colleges and universities (as such term is defined in part B of section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (22 U.S.C. 1061(2)), Hispanic serving institutions (as such term is defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a)), Tribal colleges and universities (as such term is defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)), and other minority serving institutions (as such defined in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a))). (e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (3) Notification.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security issues or renews a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), respectively, not later than 30 days after such issuance or renewal, as the case may be, the Secretary shall provide written notification to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding such issuance or renewal, including a justification relating thereto. (f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). Union Calendar No. 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No. 117-454] _______________________________________________________________________

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES' HOST SCHOOLS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Chinese entity of concern.--The term ``Chinese entity of concern'' means any university or college in the People's Republic of China that-- (A) is involved in the implementation of military- civil fusion; (B) participates in the Chinese defense industrial base; (C) is affiliated with the Chinese State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for the National Defense; (D) receives funding from any organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party; or (E) provides support to any security, defense, police, or intelligence organization of the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party. (2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. (3) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution of higher education, any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. (b) Restrictions on Institutions of Higher Education.--Beginning with the first fiscal year that begins after the date that is 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that an institution of higher education (referred to in this section as an ``institution'') which has a relationship with a Confucius Institute is ineligible to receive any Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security, unless the institution terminates the relationship between the institution and such Confucius Institute. Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. (c) Chinese Entities of Concern Relationship Disclosures.-- Beginning on the date that is 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall require each institution of higher education which has a relationship with a Chinese entity of concern that is seeking or receives Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security to notify the Secretary of such relationship. Such notification shall include the following with respect to such relationship: (1) An identification of the Chinese entity of concern. (2) Information relating to the length of such relationship. (3) A description of the nature of such institution's relationship with such Chinese entity of concern, including the monetary value of any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, from such Chinese entity of concern. (d) Assistance.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide outreach and, upon request, technical assistance to institutions of higher education relating to compliance with this Act. In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall provide particular attention to institutions assisting historically Black colleges and universities (as such term is defined in part B of section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (22 U.S.C. 1061(2)), Hispanic serving institutions (as such term is defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a)), Tribal colleges and universities (as such term is defined in section 316(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)), and other minority serving institutions (as such defined in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a))). (e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Renewal.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may annually renew a waiver issued pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (3) Notification.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security issues or renews a waiver pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), respectively, not later than 30 days after such issuance or renewal, as the case may be, the Secretary shall provide written notification to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding such issuance or renewal, including a justification relating thereto. (f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). Union Calendar No. 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No. 117-454] _______________________________________________________________________

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution of higher education, any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( Such notification shall include the following with respect to such relationship: (1) An identification of the Chinese entity of concern. ( 2) Information relating to the length of such relationship. ( (e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Renewal.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may annually renew a waiver issued pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Renewal.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may annually renew a waiver issued pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution of higher education, any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( Such notification shall include the following with respect to such relationship: (1) An identification of the Chinese entity of concern. ( 2) Information relating to the length of such relationship. ( (e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Renewal.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may annually renew a waiver issued pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution of higher education, any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( Such notification shall include the following with respect to such relationship: (1) An identification of the Chinese entity of concern. ( 2) Information relating to the length of such relationship. ( (e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Renewal.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may annually renew a waiver issued pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution of higher education, any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( Such notification shall include the following with respect to such relationship: (1) An identification of the Chinese entity of concern. ( 2) Information relating to the length of such relationship. ( (e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. (2) Renewal.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may annually renew a waiver issued pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period.

To establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes. 2) Confucius institute.--The term ``Confucius Institute'' means a cultural institute funded by the Government of the People's Republic of China. ( (4) Relationship.--The term ``relationship'' means, with respect to an institution of higher education, any contract awarded, or agreement entered into, as well as any in-kind donation or gift, received from a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern. ( Upon the termination of such a relationship, the institution at issue shall be eligible to receive Science and Technology or Research and Development funds from the Department of Homeland Security. ( Such notification shall include the following with respect to such relationship: (1) An identification of the Chinese entity of concern. ( 2) Information relating to the length of such relationship. ( (e) Waiver.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive, on a case-by-case basis, and for a period of not more than one year, the application of subsection (b) to an institution of higher education if the Secretary determines such is in the national security interests of the United States. ( f) Reports.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall report to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate regarding implementation of this Act during the immediately preceding 12 month period. Each such report shall include information relating to-- (1) the implementation of subsections (b) and (c), including the information disclosed pursuant to such subsection (c); and (2) outreach and the provision of technical assistance pursuant to subsection (d). 351 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7779 [Report No.

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Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited entity, provide (1) notice that an accredited entity may assist the claimant, (2) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited entity to assist in the filing of claims, and (3) information on how and where to report an entity that is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Notice to Claimants of Available Assistance From Recognized Entities.--Section 5103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): ``(g)(1) Upon receipt of an initial claim by a claimant not represented in such claim by an accredited entity, the Secretary shall provide notice to the claimant that-- ``(A) such an accredited entity may assist the claimant; ``(B) provides the web address of an online search tool that lists entities that assist in the filing of such claims; and ``(C) provides the web address of an appropriate and publicly accessible website of the Department through which a claimant may report-- ``(i) an entity, which is not an accredited entity, that filed a claim on the behalf of such claimant or assisted a claimant in such filing; and ``(ii) any fee charged by such entity to such claimant. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (2) A link to the website of the Department described in subparagraph (C) of section 5103A(f)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). <all>

Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard

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This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited entity, provide (1) notice that an accredited entity may assist the claimant, (2) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited entity to assist in the filing of claims, and (3) information on how and where to report an entity that is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Notice to Claimants of Available Assistance From Recognized Entities.--Section 5103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): ``(g)(1) Upon receipt of an initial claim by a claimant not represented in such claim by an accredited entity, the Secretary shall provide notice to the claimant that-- ``(A) such an accredited entity may assist the claimant; ``(B) provides the web address of an online search tool that lists entities that assist in the filing of such claims; and ``(C) provides the web address of an appropriate and publicly accessible website of the Department through which a claimant may report-- ``(i) an entity, which is not an accredited entity, that filed a claim on the behalf of such claimant or assisted a claimant in such filing; and ``(ii) any fee charged by such entity to such claimant. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (2) A link to the website of the Department described in subparagraph (C) of section 5103A(f)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). <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 ``Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Notice to Claimants of Available Assistance From Recognized Entities.--Section 5103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): ``(g)(1) Upon receipt of an initial claim by a claimant not represented in such claim by an accredited entity, the Secretary shall provide notice to the claimant that-- ``(A) such an accredited entity may assist the claimant; ``(B) provides the web address of an online search tool that lists entities that assist in the filing of such claims; and ``(C) provides the web address of an appropriate and publicly accessible website of the Department through which a claimant may report-- ``(i) an entity, which is not an accredited entity, that filed a claim on the behalf of such claimant or assisted a claimant in such filing; and ``(ii) any fee charged by such entity to such claimant. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Notice to Claimants of Available Assistance From Recognized Entities.--Section 5103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): ``(g)(1) Upon receipt of an initial claim by a claimant not represented in such claim by an accredited entity, the Secretary shall provide notice to the claimant that-- ``(A) such an accredited entity may assist the claimant; ``(B) provides the web address of an online search tool that lists entities that assist in the filing of such claims; and ``(C) provides the web address of an appropriate and publicly accessible website of the Department through which a claimant may report-- ``(i) an entity, which is not an accredited entity, that filed a claim on the behalf of such claimant or assisted a claimant in such filing; and ``(ii) any fee charged by such entity to such claimant. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (2) A link to the website of the Department described in subparagraph (C) of section 5103A(f)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Notice to Claimants of Available Assistance From Recognized Entities.--Section 5103A of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection (g): ``(g)(1) Upon receipt of an initial claim by a claimant not represented in such claim by an accredited entity, the Secretary shall provide notice to the claimant that-- ``(A) such an accredited entity may assist the claimant; ``(B) provides the web address of an online search tool that lists entities that assist in the filing of such claims; and ``(C) provides the web address of an appropriate and publicly accessible website of the Department through which a claimant may report-- ``(i) an entity, which is not an accredited entity, that filed a claim on the behalf of such claimant or assisted a claimant in such filing; and ``(ii) any fee charged by such entity to such claimant. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (2) A link to the website of the Department described in subparagraph (C) of section 5103A(f)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

To amend title 38, United States Code, to promote assistance from entities recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. PROMOTION OF ASSISTANCE FROM ENTITIES RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FILE CERTAIN CLAIMS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `accredited entity' means-- ``(i) a veterans service organization recognized under section 5902 of this title; or ``(ii) an attorney, agent, or other entity recognized under section 5904 of this title. ``(B) The term `represent' means to prepare, present, or prosecute a claim under a law administered by the Secretary.''. (b) Online Information Regarding Entities That Assist Claimants.-- The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include, in each web portal of the Department of Veterans Affairs, through which an individual may file a claim for a benefit administered by the Under Secretary for Benefits or the Under Secretary for Health, a warning regarding fees an agent or attorney may charge such individual for assistance in filing such claim. Such warning shall include the following: (1) A link to the search tool described in subparagraph (B) of section 5103A(g)(1) of such title, as amended by subsection (a). (

H.R.7510

Congress

National Education Association Charter Repeal Act This bill repeals the federal charter granted to the National Education Association of the United States.

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Education Association Charter Repeal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The National Education Association (referred to in this section as the ``NEA'') was chartered in 1906 by an Act of Congress for the purpose ``to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching; and to promote the cause of education in the United States'' and remains the only labor union that has a Federal charter. (2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. (3) The NEA can no longer be considered a public service worthy of its Federal charter as it has drifted substantially from its core mission and become a massive political operation dedicated to electing Democrats and imposing a radical progressive agenda on America's schools. (4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. NEA will make student learning the priority of the association.''. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. (6) According to disclosures made to the Office of Labor- Management Standards, from September 2019 to August 2021 the NEA spent over $116.7 million on political activities and lobbying, and in the 2020 election cycle, 95.7 percent of candidate campaign contributions by the NEA went to Democrat candidates. (7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. (9) In 2021, NEA Board Member Mollie Page Mumau wrote on Facebook that shooting people ``hiding behind religious exemptions'' to vaccine mandates ``would be quicker and ultimately safer than putting me and my friends and family at risk''. SEC. 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed. <all>

National Education Association Charter Repeal Act

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association.

National Education Association Charter Repeal Act

Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott

R

WI

This bill repeals the federal charter granted to the National Education Association of the United States.

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Education Association Charter Repeal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The National Education Association (referred to in this section as the ``NEA'') was chartered in 1906 by an Act of Congress for the purpose ``to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching; and to promote the cause of education in the United States'' and remains the only labor union that has a Federal charter. (2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. (3) The NEA can no longer be considered a public service worthy of its Federal charter as it has drifted substantially from its core mission and become a massive political operation dedicated to electing Democrats and imposing a radical progressive agenda on America's schools. (4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. NEA will make student learning the priority of the association.''. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. (6) According to disclosures made to the Office of Labor- Management Standards, from September 2019 to August 2021 the NEA spent over $116.7 million on political activities and lobbying, and in the 2020 election cycle, 95.7 percent of candidate campaign contributions by the NEA went to Democrat candidates. (7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. (9) In 2021, NEA Board Member Mollie Page Mumau wrote on Facebook that shooting people ``hiding behind religious exemptions'' to vaccine mandates ``would be quicker and ultimately safer than putting me and my friends and family at risk''. SEC. 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed. <all>

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Education Association Charter Repeal Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. (3) The NEA can no longer be considered a public service worthy of its Federal charter as it has drifted substantially from its core mission and become a massive political operation dedicated to electing Democrats and imposing a radical progressive agenda on America's schools. NEA will make student learning the priority of the association.''. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. (6) According to disclosures made to the Office of Labor- Management Standards, from September 2019 to August 2021 the NEA spent over $116.7 million on political activities and lobbying, and in the 2020 election cycle, 95.7 percent of candidate campaign contributions by the NEA went to Democrat candidates. (7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. (9) In 2021, NEA Board Member Mollie Page Mumau wrote on Facebook that shooting people ``hiding behind religious exemptions'' to vaccine mandates ``would be quicker and ultimately safer than putting me and my friends and family at risk''. SEC. 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION.

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Education Association Charter Repeal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The National Education Association (referred to in this section as the ``NEA'') was chartered in 1906 by an Act of Congress for the purpose ``to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching; and to promote the cause of education in the United States'' and remains the only labor union that has a Federal charter. (2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. (3) The NEA can no longer be considered a public service worthy of its Federal charter as it has drifted substantially from its core mission and become a massive political operation dedicated to electing Democrats and imposing a radical progressive agenda on America's schools. (4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. NEA will make student learning the priority of the association.''. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. (6) According to disclosures made to the Office of Labor- Management Standards, from September 2019 to August 2021 the NEA spent over $116.7 million on political activities and lobbying, and in the 2020 election cycle, 95.7 percent of candidate campaign contributions by the NEA went to Democrat candidates. (7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. (9) In 2021, NEA Board Member Mollie Page Mumau wrote on Facebook that shooting people ``hiding behind religious exemptions'' to vaccine mandates ``would be quicker and ultimately safer than putting me and my friends and family at risk''. SEC. 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed. <all>

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Education Association Charter Repeal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The National Education Association (referred to in this section as the ``NEA'') was chartered in 1906 by an Act of Congress for the purpose ``to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching; and to promote the cause of education in the United States'' and remains the only labor union that has a Federal charter. (2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. (3) The NEA can no longer be considered a public service worthy of its Federal charter as it has drifted substantially from its core mission and become a massive political operation dedicated to electing Democrats and imposing a radical progressive agenda on America's schools. (4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. NEA will make student learning the priority of the association.''. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. (6) According to disclosures made to the Office of Labor- Management Standards, from September 2019 to August 2021 the NEA spent over $116.7 million on political activities and lobbying, and in the 2020 election cycle, 95.7 percent of candidate campaign contributions by the NEA went to Democrat candidates. (7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. (9) In 2021, NEA Board Member Mollie Page Mumau wrote on Facebook that shooting people ``hiding behind religious exemptions'' to vaccine mandates ``would be quicker and ultimately safer than putting me and my friends and family at risk''. SEC. 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed. <all>

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. ( 7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. ( 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. ( Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed.

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. ( 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. ( Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed.

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. ( 7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. ( 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. ( Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed.

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. ( 7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. ( 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. ( Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed.

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. ( 7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 2) By continuing to hold its Federal charter, the NEA is basically receiving a seal of approval from and support of their actions by Congress. ( 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (8) The NEA and other teacher unions stood in the way of reopening schools in 2020 and 2021 by threatening strikes, donating to Democrat candidates that backed school closures, and influencing CDC guidance process to make it harder for schools to reopen. ( Chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code (which granted a Federal charter to the National Education Association), is repealed.

To repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association. 4) In July 2019, NEA members held a conference and voted against adding a business item to the organization that stated: ``The National Education Association will re-dedicate itself to the pursuit of increased student learning in every public school in America by putting a renewed emphasis on quality education. (5) In the same conference, members voted in support of the right to an abortion, supporting illegal immigrant justice, and expanding professional development for educators to help create student Gender Sexuality Alliance clubs. ( 7) The NEA adopted measures in July 2021 to support critical race theory, calling it ``reasonable and appropriate'', and to spend $56,500 on researching and shaming organizations fighting the inclusion of critical race theory in schools. (

S.3187

Commerce

Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish the Office of Technologists to advise on matters such as the FTC's use of technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and technology policy recommendations.

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGISTS. (a) Office of Technologists.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission shall establish within the Commission the Office of Technologists (in this section referred to as the ``Office'') to advise the Commission on technology matters, including the Commission's use of technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and technology policy recommendations. (b) Personnel.-- (1) In general.--The Commission shall appoint to positions in the Office-- (A) not less than 25 technologists; and (B) other necessary employees. (2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Calculation of number of technologists.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the number of individuals appointed to a position as a technologist shall be determined on a full-time equivalent basis, except that an appointment of an individual to a position as a technologist on a term or temporary basis shall be counted as an appointment to a full-time position, without regard to the number of hours in the administrative workweek of the individual. (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. (B) Maximum.--The total amount payable to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1), including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, during any pay period may not exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (d) Authorization of Appropriation.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the requirements of this section. <all>

Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021

A bill to establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission.

Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray

D

NM

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish the Office of Technologists to advise on matters such as the FTC's use of technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and technology policy recommendations.

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGISTS. (a) Office of Technologists.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission shall establish within the Commission the Office of Technologists (in this section referred to as the ``Office'') to advise the Commission on technology matters, including the Commission's use of technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and technology policy recommendations. (b) Personnel.-- (1) In general.--The Commission shall appoint to positions in the Office-- (A) not less than 25 technologists; and (B) other necessary employees. (2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Calculation of number of technologists.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the number of individuals appointed to a position as a technologist shall be determined on a full-time equivalent basis, except that an appointment of an individual to a position as a technologist on a term or temporary basis shall be counted as an appointment to a full-time position, without regard to the number of hours in the administrative workweek of the individual. (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. (B) Maximum.--The total amount payable to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1), including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, during any pay period may not exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (d) Authorization of Appropriation.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the requirements 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 ``Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGISTS. (a) Office of Technologists.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission shall establish within the Commission the Office of Technologists (in this section referred to as the ``Office'') to advise the Commission on technology matters, including the Commission's use of technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and technology policy recommendations. (b) Personnel.-- (1) In general.--The Commission shall appoint to positions in the Office-- (A) not less than 25 technologists; and (B) other necessary employees. (3) Calculation of number of technologists.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the number of individuals appointed to a position as a technologist shall be determined on a full-time equivalent basis, except that an appointment of an individual to a position as a technologist on a term or temporary basis shall be counted as an appointment to a full-time position, without regard to the number of hours in the administrative workweek of the individual. (B) Maximum.--The total amount payable to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1), including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, during any pay period may not exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (d) Authorization of Appropriation.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGISTS. (a) Office of Technologists.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission shall establish within the Commission the Office of Technologists (in this section referred to as the ``Office'') to advise the Commission on technology matters, including the Commission's use of technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and technology policy recommendations. (b) Personnel.-- (1) In general.--The Commission shall appoint to positions in the Office-- (A) not less than 25 technologists; and (B) other necessary employees. (2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Calculation of number of technologists.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the number of individuals appointed to a position as a technologist shall be determined on a full-time equivalent basis, except that an appointment of an individual to a position as a technologist on a term or temporary basis shall be counted as an appointment to a full-time position, without regard to the number of hours in the administrative workweek of the individual. (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. (B) Maximum.--The total amount payable to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1), including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, during any pay period may not exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (d) Authorization of Appropriation.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the requirements of this section. <all>

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Trade Commission Technologists Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGISTS. (a) Office of Technologists.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission shall establish within the Commission the Office of Technologists (in this section referred to as the ``Office'') to advise the Commission on technology matters, including the Commission's use of technology, technical aspects of law enforcement actions, and technology policy recommendations. (b) Personnel.-- (1) In general.--The Commission shall appoint to positions in the Office-- (A) not less than 25 technologists; and (B) other necessary employees. (2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. (3) Calculation of number of technologists.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the number of individuals appointed to a position as a technologist shall be determined on a full-time equivalent basis, except that an appointment of an individual to a position as a technologist on a term or temporary basis shall be counted as an appointment to a full-time position, without regard to the number of hours in the administrative workweek of the individual. (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. (B) Maximum.--The total amount payable to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1), including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, during any pay period may not exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level II of the Executive Schedule under section 5313 of title 5, United States Code. (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (d) Authorization of Appropriation.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out the requirements of this section. <all>

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. ( C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. ( 2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. ( 2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. ( C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. ( 2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. ( C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. ( 2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. ( C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. ( 2) Technologist.--The term ``technologist'' means an individual with training and expertise regarding the state of the art in information technology, including product development, supply chain management, data privacy and analytics, algorithms, information security, network security, the manufacturing of hardware, software development, computer science, or other related fields. (

To establish the Office of Technologists within the Federal Trade Commission. 2) Direct hire authority.--The Commission may make appointments of technologists under paragraph (1) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. ( (4) Compensation.-- (A) Rate of pay.--Subject to subparagraph (B), in order to recruit and retain qualified technologists, the Commission may fix the rate of pay, including compensation for night and overtime work and other premium pay, of any technologist appointed under paragraph (1), as the Commission considers necessary for the interest of the Federal Government and just to the individuals employed. ( C) Time off.--With respect to a technologist appointed under paragraph (1) who is not eligible for overtime or other premium pay, the Commission may grant such technologist compensatory time off from duty for overtime work performed. (

S.4362

Crime and Law Enforcement

Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2022 This bill prohibits states, as a condition of receiving funds under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program, from placing juveniles who commit status offenses in secure detention or correctional facilities for violations of valid court orders.

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.), Congress recognized the need to set clear standards and protect juveniles across the United States by, among other things, providing that States should not place youth in secure detention for status offenses, which are offenses that would not be criminal offenses if committed by an adult. (2) In 1980, Congress amended the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.) to create an exception that permits judges to place a youth in secure detention if the youth violates a valid court order (referred to in this section as ``the VCO exception''). The VCO exception has led to thousands of youth being placed in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses. (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. (4) The 5 most common juvenile status offense include skipping school, drinking while underage, running away from home, violating curfew, and acting out. (5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. (6) Girls are more often sent to the justice system for less serious offenses, such as status offenses, than boys. In 2013, the female share of formally processed status offense cases (43 percent) was greater than the share of female delinquency cases (27 percent). (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. (8) Anyone under the age of majority, which, in most States, is the age of 18, is subject to status offense charges, but teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 comprise most status offense cases. (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. (10) Since 1980, more than half of States have recognized the dangers of placing youth in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses and have stopped using the VCO exception. (11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. (12) Congress recognized the need to reform the VCO exception under the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 (115- 385; 132 Stat. 5123), which, among other things, limited the time that a juvenile could be detained under a VCO exception to not more than 7 days. (13) Congress must now act to eliminate the VCO exception and fully return to the original intent of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.), which originally provided that no youth should be held in secure detention for a noncriminal status offense. SEC. 3. DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS. Section 223 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11133) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (11)(A)(i)(III), by inserting ``a runaway'' before ``held''; and (B) in paragraph (23)-- (i) in subparagraph (C)(iii)-- (I) in subclause (I)(dd), by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) in subclause (II), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) by adding ``and'' at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) the juvenile may only be held in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility if the detention-- ``(i) is pursuant to a court order described in subparagraph (C)(iii) and the other conditions set forth in subparagraph (C) are satisfied; and ``(ii) occurs only 1 time in any 6-month period;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Additional Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, no State receiving a formula grant under this part may use a valid court order described in subsection (a)(23)(C)(iii) to place a juvenile status offender in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility. ``(2) Extension.--A State that can demonstrate hardship, as determined by the Administrator, may submit to the Administrator an application for a single 1-year extension of the 1-year period described in paragraph (1) to comply with paragraph (1), which shall describe-- ``(A) the measurable progress and good effort in the State to reduce the number of juvenile status offenders who are placed in a secure detention facility or correctional facility pursuant to a court order described in subsection (a)(23)(C)(iii); and ``(B) a plan to comply with the requirement described in paragraph (1) not later than 1 year after the date the extension is granted.''. <all>

Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes.

Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2022

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr.

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This bill prohibits states, as a condition of receiving funds under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program, from placing juveniles who commit status offenses in secure detention or correctional facilities for violations of valid court orders.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. to create an exception that permits judges to place a youth in secure detention if the youth violates a valid court order (referred to in this section as ``the VCO exception''). (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. In 2013, the female share of formally processed status offense cases (43 percent) was greater than the share of female delinquency cases (27 percent). (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. (11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. (12) Congress recognized the need to reform the VCO exception under the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 (115- 385; 132 Stat. 11101 et seq. ), which originally provided that no youth should be held in secure detention for a noncriminal status offense. SEC. 3. 11133) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (11)(A)(i)(III), by inserting ``a runaway'' before ``held''; and (B) in paragraph (23)-- (i) in subparagraph (C)(iii)-- (I) in subclause (I)(dd), by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) in subclause (II), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) by adding ``and'' at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) the juvenile may only be held in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility if the detention-- ``(i) is pursuant to a court order described in subparagraph (C)(iii) and the other conditions set forth in subparagraph (C) are satisfied; and ``(ii) occurs only 1 time in any 6-month period;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Additional Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, no State receiving a formula grant under this part may use a valid court order described in subsection (a)(23)(C)(iii) to place a juvenile status offender in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility.

2. Congress finds the following: (1) Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. to create an exception that permits judges to place a youth in secure detention if the youth violates a valid court order (referred to in this section as ``the VCO exception''). In 2013, the female share of formally processed status offense cases (43 percent) was greater than the share of female delinquency cases (27 percent). (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. 11101 et seq. ), which originally provided that no youth should be held in secure detention for a noncriminal status offense. SEC. 3. 11133) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (11)(A)(i)(III), by inserting ``a runaway'' before ``held''; and (B) in paragraph (23)-- (i) in subparagraph (C)(iii)-- (I) in subclause (I)(dd), by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) in subclause (II), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) by adding ``and'' at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) the juvenile may only be held in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility if the detention-- ``(i) is pursuant to a court order described in subparagraph (C)(iii) and the other conditions set forth in subparagraph (C) are satisfied; and ``(ii) occurs only 1 time in any 6-month period;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Additional Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, no State receiving a formula grant under this part may use a valid court order described in subsection (a)(23)(C)(iii) to place a juvenile status offender in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. to create an exception that permits judges to place a youth in secure detention if the youth violates a valid court order (referred to in this section as ``the VCO exception''). (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. (4) The 5 most common juvenile status offense include skipping school, drinking while underage, running away from home, violating curfew, and acting out. In 2013, the female share of formally processed status offense cases (43 percent) was greater than the share of female delinquency cases (27 percent). (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. (8) Anyone under the age of majority, which, in most States, is the age of 18, is subject to status offense charges, but teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 comprise most status offense cases. (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. (10) Since 1980, more than half of States have recognized the dangers of placing youth in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses and have stopped using the VCO exception. (11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. (12) Congress recognized the need to reform the VCO exception under the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 (115- 385; 132 Stat. 5123), which, among other things, limited the time that a juvenile could be detained under a VCO exception to not more than 7 days. (13) Congress must now act to eliminate the VCO exception and fully return to the original intent of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq. ), which originally provided that no youth should be held in secure detention for a noncriminal status offense. SEC. 3. 11133) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (11)(A)(i)(III), by inserting ``a runaway'' before ``held''; and (B) in paragraph (23)-- (i) in subparagraph (C)(iii)-- (I) in subclause (I)(dd), by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) in subclause (II), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) by adding ``and'' at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) the juvenile may only be held in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility if the detention-- ``(i) is pursuant to a court order described in subparagraph (C)(iii) and the other conditions set forth in subparagraph (C) are satisfied; and ``(ii) occurs only 1 time in any 6-month period;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Additional Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, no State receiving a formula grant under this part may use a valid court order described in subsection (a)(23)(C)(iii) to place a juvenile status offender in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility. ``(2) Extension.--A State that can demonstrate hardship, as determined by the Administrator, may submit to the Administrator an application for a single 1-year extension of the 1-year period described in paragraph (1) to comply with paragraph (1), which shall describe-- ``(A) the measurable progress and good effort in the State to reduce the number of juvenile status offenders who are placed in a secure detention facility or correctional facility pursuant to a court order described in subsection (a)(23)(C)(iii); and ``(B) a plan to comply with the requirement described in paragraph (1) not later than 1 year after the date the extension is granted.''.

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.), Congress recognized the need to set clear standards and protect juveniles across the United States by, among other things, providing that States should not place youth in secure detention for status offenses, which are offenses that would not be criminal offenses if committed by an adult. (2) In 1980, Congress amended the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.) to create an exception that permits judges to place a youth in secure detention if the youth violates a valid court order (referred to in this section as ``the VCO exception''). The VCO exception has led to thousands of youth being placed in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses. (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. (4) The 5 most common juvenile status offense include skipping school, drinking while underage, running away from home, violating curfew, and acting out. (5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. (6) Girls are more often sent to the justice system for less serious offenses, such as status offenses, than boys. In 2013, the female share of formally processed status offense cases (43 percent) was greater than the share of female delinquency cases (27 percent). (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. (8) Anyone under the age of majority, which, in most States, is the age of 18, is subject to status offense charges, but teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 comprise most status offense cases. (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. (10) Since 1980, more than half of States have recognized the dangers of placing youth in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses and have stopped using the VCO exception. (11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. (12) Congress recognized the need to reform the VCO exception under the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 (115- 385; 132 Stat. 5123), which, among other things, limited the time that a juvenile could be detained under a VCO exception to not more than 7 days. (13) Congress must now act to eliminate the VCO exception and fully return to the original intent of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.), which originally provided that no youth should be held in secure detention for a noncriminal status offense. SEC. 3. DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS. Section 223 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11133) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (11)(A)(i)(III), by inserting ``a runaway'' before ``held''; and (B) in paragraph (23)-- (i) in subparagraph (C)(iii)-- (I) in subclause (I)(dd), by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) in subclause (II), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (D)-- (I) by striking ``7'' and inserting ``3''; and (II) by adding ``and'' at the end; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: ``(E) the juvenile may only be held in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility if the detention-- ``(i) is pursuant to a court order described in subparagraph (C)(iii) and the other conditions set forth in subparagraph (C) are satisfied; and ``(ii) occurs only 1 time in any 6-month period;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Additional Requirement.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, no State receiving a formula grant under this part may use a valid court order described in subsection (a)(23)(C)(iii) to place a juvenile status offender in a secure detention facility or secure correctional facility. ``(2) Extension.--A State that can demonstrate hardship, as determined by the Administrator, may submit to the Administrator an application for a single 1-year extension of the 1-year period described in paragraph (1) to comply with paragraph (1), which shall describe-- ``(A) the measurable progress and good effort in the State to reduce the number of juvenile status offenders who are placed in a secure detention facility or correctional facility pursuant to a court order described in subsection (a)(23)(C)(iii); and ``(B) a plan to comply with the requirement described in paragraph (1) not later than 1 year after the date the extension is granted.''. <all>

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. 2) In 1980, Congress amended the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.) (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. ( 10) Since 1980, more than half of States have recognized the dangers of placing youth in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses and have stopped using the VCO exception. (

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. The VCO exception has led to thousands of youth being placed in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. ( 11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. ( DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS.

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. The VCO exception has led to thousands of youth being placed in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. ( 11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. ( DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS.

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. 2) In 1980, Congress amended the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.) (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. ( 10) Since 1980, more than half of States have recognized the dangers of placing youth in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses and have stopped using the VCO exception. (

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. The VCO exception has led to thousands of youth being placed in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. ( 11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. ( DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS.

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. 2) In 1980, Congress amended the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.) (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. ( 10) Since 1980, more than half of States have recognized the dangers of placing youth in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses and have stopped using the VCO exception. (

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. The VCO exception has led to thousands of youth being placed in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. ( 11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. ( DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS.

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. 2) In 1980, Congress amended the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.) (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. ( 10) Since 1980, more than half of States have recognized the dangers of placing youth in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses and have stopped using the VCO exception. (

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. The VCO exception has led to thousands of youth being placed in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (7) Girls often engage in status offense behaviors in response to abuse or trauma and may, for example, run away to escape abuse at home or in a foster care placement. ( 11) While the number of status offenses petitioned in courts decreased by 53 percent between 2005 and 2019, during 2019, there were still approximately 4,200 instances of a youth being detained in response to a status offense. ( DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF STATUS OFFENDERS.

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes. 2) In 1980, Congress amended the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.) (3) Placing a child charged with a noncriminal status offense in secure confinement with children who have been accused of serious criminal offenses can expose the child to negative influences and behaviors that could contribute to that child returning into the status offense system or the delinquency system. ( 5) In 2019-- (A) 11 percent of formally processed juvenile court cases were for a status offense; and (B) although most petitioned status offense cases involved white youth (61 percent), Black youth and American Indian and Alaska Native youth were overrepresented among petitioned status offenses cases relative to their population size. ( (9) Most youth who engage in status and other minor offenses never progress to more serious behavior and will age out of the behavior without court intervention. ( 10) Since 1980, more than half of States have recognized the dangers of placing youth in secure detention for noncriminal status offenses and have stopped using the VCO exception. (

S.796

Armed Forces and National Security

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 1495]] Public Law 117-69 117th Congress An Act To codify maternity care coordination programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 796]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021. 38 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note.>> DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Maternal mortality.--The term ``maternal mortality'' means a death occurring during pregnancy or within a one-year period after pregnancy that is caused by pregnancy-related or childbirth complications, including suicide, overdose, or other death resulting from a mental health or substance use disorder attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy-related or childbirth complications. (2) Postpartum.--The term ``postpartum'', with respect to an individual, means the one-year period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy of the individual. (3) Pregnancy-associated death.--The term ``pregnancy- associated death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual, by any cause, that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy. (4) Pregnancy-related death.--The term ``pregnancy-related death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. (5) Racial and ethnic minority group.--The term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' has the meaning given that term in section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)(1)). (6) Severe maternal morbidity.--The term ``severe maternal morbidity'' means a health condition, including a mental health condition or substance use disorder, attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth that results in significant short- term or long-term consequences to the health of the individual who was pregnant. [[Page 135 STAT. 1496]] SEC. 3. SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. (a) Program on Maternity Care Coordination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out the maternity care coordination program described in Veterans Health Administration Directive 1330.03. (2) Training and support.--In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to community maternity care providers training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions relating to the service of those veterans in the Armed Forces. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). (2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts authorized under paragraph (1) are authorized in addition to any other amounts authorized for maternity health care and coordination for the Department of Veterans Affairs. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Community maternity care providers.--The term ``community maternity care providers'' means maternity care providers located at non-Department facilities who provide maternity care to veterans under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, or any other law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. (2) Non-department facilities.--The term ``non-Department facilities'' has the meaning given that term in section 1701 of title 38, United States Code. SEC. 4. REPORT ON MATERNAL MORTALITY AND SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY AMONG PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM VETERANS. (a) <<NOTE: Public information.>> GAO Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives, and make publicly available, a report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a particular focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. (b) <<NOTE: Assessments. Recommenda- tions.>> Matters Included.-- The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) To the extent practicable-- (A) <<NOTE: Time period. Data.>> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. Data.>> the number of cases of severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans in the most recent year of available data; (D) an assessment of the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity rates among pregnant and postpartum veterans; [[Page 135 STAT. 1497]] (E) identification of the causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity that are unique to veterans, including post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and infertility or miscarriages that may be caused by service in the Armed Forces; (F) identification of the causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity that are unique to veterans from racial and ethnic minority groups and such other at-risk populations as the Comptroller General considers appropriate; (G) identification of any correlations between the former rank of veterans and their maternal health outcomes; (H) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the number of veterans who have been diagnosed with infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years, disaggregated by age, race, ethnicity, sex, marital status, and geographical location; (I) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the number of veterans who have received a clinical diagnosis of unexplained infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years; and (J) an assessment of the extent to which the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among veterans compare or differ to the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among the civilian population. (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> An assessment of the barriers to determining the information required under paragraph (1) and recommendations for improvements in tracking maternal health outcomes among pregnant and postpartum veterans who-- (A) have health care coverage through the Department; (B) are enrolled in the TRICARE program (as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code); (C) have employer-based or private insurance; (D) are enrolled in the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); (E) are eligible to receive health care furnished by-- (i) the Indian Health Service; (ii) Tribal health programs; or (iii) urban Indian organizations; or (F) are uninsured. (3) Recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care for pregnant and postpartum veterans who screen positively for maternal mental or behavioral health conditions. (4) Recommendations to address homelessness, food insecurity, poverty, and related issues among pregnant and postpartum veterans. (5) Recommendations on how to effectively educate maternity care providers on best practices for providing maternity care services to veterans that addresses the unique maternal health care needs of veteran populations. (6) Recommendations to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans and to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for each of the groups described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (2). [[Page 135 STAT. 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. (8) An assessment of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to access maternal health data collected by the Department of Health and Human Services and, if applicable, recommendations to increase such authority. (9) To the extent applicable, an assessment of potential causes of or explanations for lower maternal mortality rates among veterans who have health care coverage through the Department of Veterans Affairs compared to maternal mortality rates in the general population of the United States. (10) Any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate with respect to the reduction of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans and to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. (c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``Tribal health program'' and ``urban Indian organization'' have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603). Approved November 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 796 (H.R. 958): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117- 30 (Comm. on Veterans' Affairs) accompanying H.R. 958. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 16, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks. <all>

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

A bill to codify maternity care coordination programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021 Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021 Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

D

IL

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021''. 2. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note.>> DEFINITIONS. (4) Pregnancy-related death.--The term ``pregnancy-related death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. (5) Racial and ethnic minority group.--The term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' has the meaning given that term in section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)(1)). 3. SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. (2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts authorized under paragraph (1) are authorized in addition to any other amounts authorized for maternity health care and coordination for the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Non-department facilities.--The term ``non-Department facilities'' has the meaning given that term in section 1701 of title 38, United States Code. SEC. REPORT ON MATERNAL MORTALITY AND SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY AMONG PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM VETERANS. (b) <<NOTE: Assessments. 1497]] (E) identification of the causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity that are unique to veterans, including post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and infertility or miscarriages that may be caused by service in the Armed Forces; (F) identification of the causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity that are unique to veterans from racial and ethnic minority groups and such other at-risk populations as the Comptroller General considers appropriate; (G) identification of any correlations between the former rank of veterans and their maternal health outcomes; (H) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the number of veterans who have been diagnosed with infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years, disaggregated by age, race, ethnicity, sex, marital status, and geographical location; (I) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the number of veterans who have received a clinical diagnosis of unexplained infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years; and (J) an assessment of the extent to which the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among veterans compare or differ to the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among the civilian population. ); (E) are eligible to receive health care furnished by-- (i) the Indian Health Service; (ii) Tribal health programs; or (iii) urban Indian organizations; or (F) are uninsured. [[Page 135 STAT. (8) An assessment of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to access maternal health data collected by the Department of Health and Human Services and, if applicable, recommendations to increase such authority. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 796 (H.R. 117- 30 (Comm. 958. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. Nov. 16, considered and passed House.

This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021''. 2. (4) Pregnancy-related death.--The term ``pregnancy-related death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. (5) Racial and ethnic minority group.--The term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' has the meaning given that term in section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)(1)). 3. SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. (2) Non-department facilities.--The term ``non-Department facilities'' has the meaning given that term in section 1701 of title 38, United States Code. SEC. REPORT ON MATERNAL MORTALITY AND SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY AMONG PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM VETERANS. (b) <<NOTE: Assessments. ); (E) are eligible to receive health care furnished by-- (i) the Indian Health Service; (ii) Tribal health programs; or (iii) urban Indian organizations; or (F) are uninsured. [[Page 135 STAT. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 796 (H.R. 117- 30 (Comm. 958. Nov. 16, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021''. 2. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note.>> DEFINITIONS. (4) Pregnancy-related death.--The term ``pregnancy-related death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. (5) Racial and ethnic minority group.--The term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' has the meaning given that term in section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)(1)). 1496]] SEC. 3. SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. (2) Training and support.--In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to community maternity care providers training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions relating to the service of those veterans in the Armed Forces. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). (2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts authorized under paragraph (1) are authorized in addition to any other amounts authorized for maternity health care and coordination for the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Non-department facilities.--The term ``non-Department facilities'' has the meaning given that term in section 1701 of title 38, United States Code. SEC. REPORT ON MATERNAL MORTALITY AND SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY AMONG PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM VETERANS. (b) <<NOTE: Assessments. 1497]] (E) identification of the causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity that are unique to veterans, including post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and infertility or miscarriages that may be caused by service in the Armed Forces; (F) identification of the causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity that are unique to veterans from racial and ethnic minority groups and such other at-risk populations as the Comptroller General considers appropriate; (G) identification of any correlations between the former rank of veterans and their maternal health outcomes; (H) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the number of veterans who have been diagnosed with infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years, disaggregated by age, race, ethnicity, sex, marital status, and geographical location; (I) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the number of veterans who have received a clinical diagnosis of unexplained infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years; and (J) an assessment of the extent to which the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among veterans compare or differ to the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among the civilian population. (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> An assessment of the barriers to determining the information required under paragraph (1) and recommendations for improvements in tracking maternal health outcomes among pregnant and postpartum veterans who-- (A) have health care coverage through the Department; (B) are enrolled in the TRICARE program (as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code); (C) have employer-based or private insurance; (D) are enrolled in the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ); (E) are eligible to receive health care furnished by-- (i) the Indian Health Service; (ii) Tribal health programs; or (iii) urban Indian organizations; or (F) are uninsured. (4) Recommendations to address homelessness, food insecurity, poverty, and related issues among pregnant and postpartum veterans. [[Page 135 STAT. (8) An assessment of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to access maternal health data collected by the Department of Health and Human Services and, if applicable, recommendations to increase such authority. 1603). Approved November 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 796 (H.R. 117- 30 (Comm. 958. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 16, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021''. 2. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note.>> DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Maternal mortality.--The term ``maternal mortality'' means a death occurring during pregnancy or within a one-year period after pregnancy that is caused by pregnancy-related or childbirth complications, including suicide, overdose, or other death resulting from a mental health or substance use disorder attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy-related or childbirth complications. (3) Pregnancy-associated death.--The term ``pregnancy- associated death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual, by any cause, that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy. (4) Pregnancy-related death.--The term ``pregnancy-related death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. (5) Racial and ethnic minority group.--The term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' has the meaning given that term in section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)(1)). 1496]] SEC. 3. SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. (2) Training and support.--In carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to community maternity care providers training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions relating to the service of those veterans in the Armed Forces. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). (2) Supplement not supplant.--Amounts authorized under paragraph (1) are authorized in addition to any other amounts authorized for maternity health care and coordination for the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Non-department facilities.--The term ``non-Department facilities'' has the meaning given that term in section 1701 of title 38, United States Code. SEC. REPORT ON MATERNAL MORTALITY AND SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY AMONG PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM VETERANS. (a) <<NOTE: Public information.>> GAO Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives, and make publicly available, a report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a particular focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. (b) <<NOTE: Assessments. Recommenda- tions.>> Matters Included.-- The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) To the extent practicable-- (A) <<NOTE: Time period. 1497]] (E) identification of the causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity that are unique to veterans, including post-traumatic stress disorder, military sexual trauma, and infertility or miscarriages that may be caused by service in the Armed Forces; (F) identification of the causes of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity that are unique to veterans from racial and ethnic minority groups and such other at-risk populations as the Comptroller General considers appropriate; (G) identification of any correlations between the former rank of veterans and their maternal health outcomes; (H) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the number of veterans who have been diagnosed with infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years, disaggregated by age, race, ethnicity, sex, marital status, and geographical location; (I) <<NOTE: Time period.>> the number of veterans who have received a clinical diagnosis of unexplained infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years; and (J) an assessment of the extent to which the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among veterans compare or differ to the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among the civilian population. (2) <<NOTE: Determination.>> An assessment of the barriers to determining the information required under paragraph (1) and recommendations for improvements in tracking maternal health outcomes among pregnant and postpartum veterans who-- (A) have health care coverage through the Department; (B) are enrolled in the TRICARE program (as defined in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code); (C) have employer-based or private insurance; (D) are enrolled in the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. ); (E) are eligible to receive health care furnished by-- (i) the Indian Health Service; (ii) Tribal health programs; or (iii) urban Indian organizations; or (F) are uninsured. (4) Recommendations to address homelessness, food insecurity, poverty, and related issues among pregnant and postpartum veterans. [[Page 135 STAT. 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. (8) An assessment of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to access maternal health data collected by the Department of Health and Human Services and, if applicable, recommendations to increase such authority. 1603). Approved November 30, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 796 (H.R. 117- 30 (Comm. 958. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 16, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 796]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021. (4) Pregnancy-related death.--The term ``pregnancy-related death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. ( 6) Severe maternal morbidity.--The term ``severe maternal morbidity'' means a health condition, including a mental health condition or substance use disorder, attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth that results in significant short- term or long-term consequences to the health of the individual who was pregnant. [[ (b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Community maternity care providers.--The term ``community maternity care providers'' means maternity care providers located at non-Department facilities who provide maternity care to veterans under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, or any other law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( >> Matters Included.-- The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) To the extent practicable-- (A) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of veterans who have been diagnosed with infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years, disaggregated by age, race, ethnicity, sex, marital status, and geographical location; (I) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of veterans who have received a clinical diagnosis of unexplained infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years; and (J) an assessment of the extent to which the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among veterans compare or differ to the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among the civilian population. (2) <<NOTE: Determination. 3) Recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care for pregnant and postpartum veterans who screen positively for maternal mental or behavioral health conditions. ( 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( 8) An assessment of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to access maternal health data collected by the Department of Health and Human Services and, if applicable, recommendations to increase such authority. ( Nov. 16, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note. 3) Pregnancy-associated death.--The term ``pregnancy- associated death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual, by any cause, that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy. ( SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. ( a) Program on Maternity Care Coordination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out the maternity care coordination program described in Veterans Health Administration Directive 1330.03. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). ( >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of cases of severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans in the most recent year of available data; (D) an assessment of the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity rates among pregnant and postpartum veterans; [[Page 135 STAT. (2) <<NOTE: Determination. 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( (10) Any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate with respect to the reduction of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans and to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. ( 167 (2021): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note. 3) Pregnancy-associated death.--The term ``pregnancy- associated death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual, by any cause, that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy. ( SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. ( a) Program on Maternity Care Coordination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out the maternity care coordination program described in Veterans Health Administration Directive 1330.03. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). ( >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of cases of severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans in the most recent year of available data; (D) an assessment of the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity rates among pregnant and postpartum veterans; [[Page 135 STAT. (2) <<NOTE: Determination. 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( (10) Any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate with respect to the reduction of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans and to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. ( 167 (2021): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 796]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021. (4) Pregnancy-related death.--The term ``pregnancy-related death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. ( 6) Severe maternal morbidity.--The term ``severe maternal morbidity'' means a health condition, including a mental health condition or substance use disorder, attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth that results in significant short- term or long-term consequences to the health of the individual who was pregnant. [[ (b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Community maternity care providers.--The term ``community maternity care providers'' means maternity care providers located at non-Department facilities who provide maternity care to veterans under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, or any other law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( >> Matters Included.-- The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) To the extent practicable-- (A) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of veterans who have been diagnosed with infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years, disaggregated by age, race, ethnicity, sex, marital status, and geographical location; (I) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of veterans who have received a clinical diagnosis of unexplained infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years; and (J) an assessment of the extent to which the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among veterans compare or differ to the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among the civilian population. (2) <<NOTE: Determination. 3) Recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care for pregnant and postpartum veterans who screen positively for maternal mental or behavioral health conditions. ( 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( 8) An assessment of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to access maternal health data collected by the Department of Health and Human Services and, if applicable, recommendations to increase such authority. ( Nov. 16, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note. 3) Pregnancy-associated death.--The term ``pregnancy- associated death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual, by any cause, that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy. ( SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. ( a) Program on Maternity Care Coordination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out the maternity care coordination program described in Veterans Health Administration Directive 1330.03. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). ( >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of cases of severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans in the most recent year of available data; (D) an assessment of the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity rates among pregnant and postpartum veterans; [[Page 135 STAT. (2) <<NOTE: Determination. 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( (10) Any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate with respect to the reduction of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans and to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. ( 167 (2021): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: Nov. 30, 2021 - [S. 796]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021. (4) Pregnancy-related death.--The term ``pregnancy-related death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. ( 6) Severe maternal morbidity.--The term ``severe maternal morbidity'' means a health condition, including a mental health condition or substance use disorder, attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth that results in significant short- term or long-term consequences to the health of the individual who was pregnant. [[ (b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Community maternity care providers.--The term ``community maternity care providers'' means maternity care providers located at non-Department facilities who provide maternity care to veterans under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, or any other law administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ( >> Matters Included.-- The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) To the extent practicable-- (A) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of veterans who have been diagnosed with infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years, disaggregated by age, race, ethnicity, sex, marital status, and geographical location; (I) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of veterans who have received a clinical diagnosis of unexplained infertility by a health care provider of the Veterans Health Administration each year in the most recent five years; and (J) an assessment of the extent to which the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among veterans compare or differ to the rate of incidence of clinically diagnosed infertility among the civilian population. (2) <<NOTE: Determination. 3) Recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care for pregnant and postpartum veterans who screen positively for maternal mental or behavioral health conditions. ( 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( 8) An assessment of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to access maternal health data collected by the Department of Health and Human Services and, if applicable, recommendations to increase such authority. ( Nov. 16, considered and passed House. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note. 3) Pregnancy-associated death.--The term ``pregnancy- associated death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual, by any cause, that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy. ( SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. ( a) Program on Maternity Care Coordination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out the maternity care coordination program described in Veterans Health Administration Directive 1330.03. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). ( >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of cases of severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans in the most recent year of available data; (D) an assessment of the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity rates among pregnant and postpartum veterans; [[Page 135 STAT. (2) <<NOTE: Determination. 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( (10) Any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate with respect to the reduction of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans and to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. ( 167 (2021): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 6) Severe maternal morbidity.--The term ``severe maternal morbidity'' means a health condition, including a mental health condition or substance use disorder, attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth that results in significant short- term or long-term consequences to the health of the individual who was pregnant. [[ ( >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. 3) Recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care for pregnant and postpartum veterans who screen positively for maternal mental or behavioral health conditions. ( 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. <<NOTE: 38 USC 1703 note. 3) Pregnancy-associated death.--The term ``pregnancy- associated death'' means the death of a pregnant or postpartum individual, by any cause, that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy. ( SUPPORT BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF MATERNITY CARE COORDINATION. ( a) Program on Maternity Care Coordination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out the maternity care coordination program described in Veterans Health Administration Directive 1330.03. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2022 for the program under subsection (a)(1). ( >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. >> the number of cases of severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans in the most recent year of available data; (D) an assessment of the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity rates among pregnant and postpartum veterans; [[Page 135 STAT. (2) <<NOTE: Determination. 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( (10) Any other information the Comptroller General determines appropriate with respect to the reduction of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans and to address racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans. ( 167 (2021): Oct. 7, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 69] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 6) Severe maternal morbidity.--The term ``severe maternal morbidity'' means a health condition, including a mental health condition or substance use disorder, attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth that results in significant short- term or long-term consequences to the health of the individual who was pregnant. [[ ( >> the number of pregnant and postpartum veterans who have experienced a pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death in the most recent 10 years of available data; (B) the rate of pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births for pregnant and postpartum veterans; (C) <<NOTE: Time period. 3) Recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care for pregnant and postpartum veterans who screen positively for maternal mental or behavioral health conditions. ( 1498]] (7) Recommendations to improve coordination of care between the Department and non-Department facilities for pregnant and postpartum veterans, including recommendations to improve-- (A) health record interoperability; and (B) training for the directors of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, directors of medical facilities of the Department, chiefs of staff of such facilities, maternity care coordinators, and staff of relevant non-Department facilities. ( DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2021): Nov. 30, Presidential remarks.

S.4175

Transportation and Public Works

This bill amends the Bureau of Reclamation's authority to carry out emergency work to include certain urban canals of concern and amends certain cost-sharing provisions. Specifically, the bill reclassifies Reclamation's urban canals of concern as emergency extraordinary maintenance and operation work necessary to ensure the continued safe, dependable, and reliable delivery of project benefits. An urban canal of concern conveys water through a densely populated urban area and the canal's failure would result in the loss of life and property in the vicinity of the failure. As emergency work, Reclamation may provide federal funds to an urban canal of concern project on a non-reimbursable basis sufficient to cover 35% of the cost. The bill further specifies that reimbursable funds provided under this provision must be considered a nonfederal source of funds for purposes of federal grant cost-sharing requirements.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK PERFORMED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' and inserting ``et seq.))''; (3) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking ``mean'' and inserting ``means''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Urban canal of concern.--The term `urban canal of concern' means a transferred works or segment of a transferred works-- ``(A) that conveys water through a densely populated urban area; and ``(B) with respect to which the Secretary determines, pursuant to the guidelines and criteria developed under section 9602(a), that if a failure were to occur, the failure would result in loss of life and property in the vicinity of the failed transferred works or segment of transferred works.''. (b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``If the Secretary'' and inserting ``In the case of extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern authorized under paragraph (1) or if the Secretary''; (ii) by striking ``, which'' and inserting ``that''; and (iii) by inserting ``or to carry out the extraordinary maintenance and operation work on the urban canal of concern'' after ``imminent harm''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reimbursable Funds.--Any reimbursable funds provided under this section shall be considered to be a non-Federal source of funds for purposes of any cost-sharing requirement for a Federal grant.''. <all>

A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.

A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.

Sen. Risch, James E.

R

ID

This bill amends the Bureau of Reclamation's authority to carry out emergency work to include certain urban canals of concern and amends certain cost-sharing provisions. Specifically, the bill reclassifies Reclamation's urban canals of concern as emergency extraordinary maintenance and operation work necessary to ensure the continued safe, dependable, and reliable delivery of project benefits. An urban canal of concern conveys water through a densely populated urban area and the canal's failure would result in the loss of life and property in the vicinity of the failure. As emergency work, Reclamation may provide federal funds to an urban canal of concern project on a non-reimbursable basis sufficient to cover 35% of the cost. The bill further specifies that reimbursable funds provided under this provision must be considered a nonfederal source of funds for purposes of federal grant cost-sharing requirements.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK PERFORMED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' and inserting ``et seq.))''; (3) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking ``mean'' and inserting ``means''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Urban canal of concern.--The term `urban canal of concern' means a transferred works or segment of a transferred works-- ``(A) that conveys water through a densely populated urban area; and ``(B) with respect to which the Secretary determines, pursuant to the guidelines and criteria developed under section 9602(a), that if a failure were to occur, the failure would result in loss of life and property in the vicinity of the failed transferred works or segment of transferred works.''. (b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``If the Secretary'' and inserting ``In the case of extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern authorized under paragraph (1) or if the Secretary''; (ii) by striking ``, which'' and inserting ``that''; and (iii) by inserting ``or to carry out the extraordinary maintenance and operation work on the urban canal of concern'' after ``imminent harm''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reimbursable Funds.--Any reimbursable funds provided under this section shall be considered to be a non-Federal source of funds for purposes of any cost-sharing requirement for a Federal grant.''. <all>

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK PERFORMED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' and inserting ``et seq. ))''; (3) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking ``mean'' and inserting ``means''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Urban canal of concern.--The term `urban canal of concern' means a transferred works or segment of a transferred works-- ``(A) that conveys water through a densely populated urban area; and ``(B) with respect to which the Secretary determines, pursuant to the guidelines and criteria developed under section 9602(a), that if a failure were to occur, the failure would result in loss of life and property in the vicinity of the failed transferred works or segment of transferred works.''. (b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. ''; and (B) in paragraph (3), in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``If the Secretary'' and inserting ``In the case of extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern authorized under paragraph (1) or if the Secretary''; (ii) by striking ``, which'' and inserting ``that''; and (iii) by inserting ``or to carry out the extraordinary maintenance and operation work on the urban canal of concern'' after ``imminent harm''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reimbursable Funds.--Any reimbursable funds provided under this section shall be considered to be a non-Federal source of funds for purposes of any cost-sharing requirement for a Federal grant.''.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK PERFORMED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' and inserting ``et seq.))''; (3) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking ``mean'' and inserting ``means''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Urban canal of concern.--The term `urban canal of concern' means a transferred works or segment of a transferred works-- ``(A) that conveys water through a densely populated urban area; and ``(B) with respect to which the Secretary determines, pursuant to the guidelines and criteria developed under section 9602(a), that if a failure were to occur, the failure would result in loss of life and property in the vicinity of the failed transferred works or segment of transferred works.''. (b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``If the Secretary'' and inserting ``In the case of extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern authorized under paragraph (1) or if the Secretary''; (ii) by striking ``, which'' and inserting ``that''; and (iii) by inserting ``or to carry out the extraordinary maintenance and operation work on the urban canal of concern'' after ``imminent harm''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reimbursable Funds.--Any reimbursable funds provided under this section shall be considered to be a non-Federal source of funds for purposes of any cost-sharing requirement for a Federal grant.''. <all>

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTRAORDINARY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK PERFORMED BY THE SECRETARY. (a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' and inserting ``et seq.))''; (3) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by striking ``mean'' and inserting ``means''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Urban canal of concern.--The term `urban canal of concern' means a transferred works or segment of a transferred works-- ``(A) that conveys water through a densely populated urban area; and ``(B) with respect to which the Secretary determines, pursuant to the guidelines and criteria developed under section 9602(a), that if a failure were to occur, the failure would result in loss of life and property in the vicinity of the failed transferred works or segment of transferred works.''. (b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.''; and (B) in paragraph (3), in the first sentence-- (i) by striking ``If the Secretary'' and inserting ``In the case of extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern authorized under paragraph (1) or if the Secretary''; (ii) by striking ``, which'' and inserting ``that''; and (iii) by inserting ``or to carry out the extraordinary maintenance and operation work on the urban canal of concern'' after ``imminent harm''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Reimbursable Funds.--Any reimbursable funds provided under this section shall be considered to be a non-Federal source of funds for purposes of any cost-sharing requirement for a Federal grant.''. <all>

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern. '';

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern. '';

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern. '';

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern. '';

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. b) Extraordinary Maintenance and Operation Work on Urban Canal of Concerns.--Section 9603 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern.

To amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern. a) Definitions.--Section 9601 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 510) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (1), respectively; (2) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking ``et seq.)'' 510b) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``carry out any'' and inserting the following: ``carry out-- ``(A) any''; (ii) in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) any extraordinary maintenance and operation work on an urban canal of concern. '';

H.R.8485

Finance and Financial Sector

Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act This bill requires the consideration of additional credit information by a mortgage lender when evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness if a consumer requests that this information be considered. This additional information includes current payment and transaction information such as bank statements and rental payment history. Mortgage lenders must provide notice to mortgage applicants of their rights under this bill. Additionally, federal agencies that insure, guarantee, supplement, assist, or underwrite federally backed mortgage loans must also comply with these requirements.

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage 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 ``Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Using alternative data in mortgage lending (either through alternative credit scores or in underwriting) has the potential to increase access to credit for individuals with little or no credit history with the national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), according to a review of alternative data use in mortgage lending by the Government Accountability Office in December 2021. (2) Approximately 45 million consumers do not have any credit history with the NCRAs or did not have enough credit history to be scored, according to a 2015 report by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), entitled ``Data Point: Credit Invisibles''. The CFPB also reported that this population disproportionately included low-income consumers, younger consumers, and consumers of color. (3) The use of alternative data to establish a low- or moderate-income borrower's credit history for the purpose of extending mortgage credit can help lenders meet goals of the Community Reinvestment Act. (4) Mortgage underwriting systems that allow lenders to use consumer-permissioned alternative credit information may help expand access to mortgages for borrowers with lower credit scores and communities of color. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. According to a fair lending and credit risk analysis by Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the populations most likely to benefit from this change are applicants with lower credit scores, who are disproportionately consumers of color. SEC. 3. REQUIREMENT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING MORTGAGE LOANS. (a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. 701A. Requirement to consider additional credit information when making mortgage loans ``(a) In General.--A creditor extending a mortgage loan shall, in evaluating the creditworthiness of an applicant, consider credit information not reported through a consumer reporting agency, if-- ``(1) the applicant-- ``(A) requests such consideration; ``(B) authorizes the provision of the credit information to be considered; and ``(C) states that the applicant does not believe that credit information reported through consumer reporting agencies fully or accurately reflects the applicant's creditworthiness in the absence of such information; and ``(2) the credit information relates to the types of information that the creditor would consider if otherwise reported and includes current payment and transaction information, such as bank statement information or rental payment information. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(c) Notice to Applicants.-- ``(1) In general.--A creditor described under subsection (a) shall provide each applicant for a mortgage loan with a notice that includes-- ``(A) an explanation of the applicant's right under this section to authorize the provision of additional credit information to the creditor for consideration, including examples of such additional information, as well as the benefits of providing such information; and ``(B) the right of the creditor to disregard any such information if the creditor determines, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau, that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation. ``(2) Notice languages.--Notices required under paragraph (1) shall be made available in each of the 8 languages most commonly spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency, as determined by the Director of the Bureau using information published by the Director of the Bureau of the Census. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a). ``(2) Rulemaking.--The Director of the Bureau (in consultation with the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and any other Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan) may issue such regulations as, in the judgement of the Director, may be necessary to capture consumer- permissioned data in automated underwriting systems. ``(f) Consumer Reporting Agency Defined.--In this section, the term `consumer reporting agency' has the meaning given that term under section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 701 the following: ``701A. Requirement to consider additional credit information when making mortgage loans.''. (c) Rulemaking; Application Date.--Not later than the end of the 18-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final rules to carry out the amendments made by this section, and such amendments shall apply to creditors on and after the effective date of such final rules. <all>

Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes.

Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act

Rep. Williams, Nikema

D

GA

This bill requires the consideration of additional credit information by a mortgage lender when evaluating a consumer's creditworthiness if a consumer requests that this information be considered. This additional information includes current payment and transaction information such as bank statements and rental payment history. Mortgage lenders must provide notice to mortgage applicants of their rights under this bill. Additionally, federal agencies that insure, guarantee, supplement, assist, or underwrite federally backed mortgage loans must also comply with these requirements.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act''. 2. FINDINGS. The CFPB also reported that this population disproportionately included low-income consumers, younger consumers, and consumers of color. (3) The use of alternative data to establish a low- or moderate-income borrower's credit history for the purpose of extending mortgage credit can help lenders meet goals of the Community Reinvestment Act. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. According to a fair lending and credit risk analysis by Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the populations most likely to benefit from this change are applicants with lower credit scores, who are disproportionately consumers of color. SEC. REQUIREMENT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING MORTGAGE LOANS. (a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. 701A. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a). ``(f) Consumer Reporting Agency Defined.--In this section, the term `consumer reporting agency' has the meaning given that term under section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.''. (c) Rulemaking; Application Date.--Not later than the end of the 18-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final rules to carry out the amendments made by this section, and such amendments shall apply to creditors on and after the effective date of such final rules.

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. (3) The use of alternative data to establish a low- or moderate-income borrower's credit history for the purpose of extending mortgage credit can help lenders meet goals of the Community Reinvestment Act. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. According to a fair lending and credit risk analysis by Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the populations most likely to benefit from this change are applicants with lower credit scores, who are disproportionately consumers of color. SEC. REQUIREMENT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING MORTGAGE LOANS. (a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. 701A. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(f) Consumer Reporting Agency Defined.--In this section, the term `consumer reporting agency' has the meaning given that term under section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.''. (c) Rulemaking; Application Date.--Not later than the end of the 18-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final rules to carry out the amendments made by this section, and such amendments shall apply to creditors on and after the effective date of such final rules.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Approximately 45 million consumers do not have any credit history with the NCRAs or did not have enough credit history to be scored, according to a 2015 report by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), entitled ``Data Point: Credit Invisibles''. The CFPB also reported that this population disproportionately included low-income consumers, younger consumers, and consumers of color. (3) The use of alternative data to establish a low- or moderate-income borrower's credit history for the purpose of extending mortgage credit can help lenders meet goals of the Community Reinvestment Act. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. According to a fair lending and credit risk analysis by Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the populations most likely to benefit from this change are applicants with lower credit scores, who are disproportionately consumers of color. SEC. REQUIREMENT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING MORTGAGE LOANS. (a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. 701A. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(2) Notice languages.--Notices required under paragraph (1) shall be made available in each of the 8 languages most commonly spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency, as determined by the Director of the Bureau using information published by the Director of the Bureau of the Census. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a). ``(f) Consumer Reporting Agency Defined.--In this section, the term `consumer reporting agency' has the meaning given that term under section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 701 the following: ``701A. (c) Rulemaking; Application Date.--Not later than the end of the 18-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final rules to carry out the amendments made by this section, and such amendments shall apply to creditors on and after the effective date of such final rules.

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage 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 ``Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act''. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Using alternative data in mortgage lending (either through alternative credit scores or in underwriting) has the potential to increase access to credit for individuals with little or no credit history with the national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), according to a review of alternative data use in mortgage lending by the Government Accountability Office in December 2021. (2) Approximately 45 million consumers do not have any credit history with the NCRAs or did not have enough credit history to be scored, according to a 2015 report by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), entitled ``Data Point: Credit Invisibles''. The CFPB also reported that this population disproportionately included low-income consumers, younger consumers, and consumers of color. (3) The use of alternative data to establish a low- or moderate-income borrower's credit history for the purpose of extending mortgage credit can help lenders meet goals of the Community Reinvestment Act. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. According to a fair lending and credit risk analysis by Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the populations most likely to benefit from this change are applicants with lower credit scores, who are disproportionately consumers of color. SEC. REQUIREMENT TO CONSIDER ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING MORTGAGE LOANS. (a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. 701A. Requirement to consider additional credit information when making mortgage loans ``(a) In General.--A creditor extending a mortgage loan shall, in evaluating the creditworthiness of an applicant, consider credit information not reported through a consumer reporting agency, if-- ``(1) the applicant-- ``(A) requests such consideration; ``(B) authorizes the provision of the credit information to be considered; and ``(C) states that the applicant does not believe that credit information reported through consumer reporting agencies fully or accurately reflects the applicant's creditworthiness in the absence of such information; and ``(2) the credit information relates to the types of information that the creditor would consider if otherwise reported and includes current payment and transaction information, such as bank statement information or rental payment information. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(c) Notice to Applicants.-- ``(1) In general.--A creditor described under subsection (a) shall provide each applicant for a mortgage loan with a notice that includes-- ``(A) an explanation of the applicant's right under this section to authorize the provision of additional credit information to the creditor for consideration, including examples of such additional information, as well as the benefits of providing such information; and ``(B) the right of the creditor to disregard any such information if the creditor determines, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau, that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation. ``(2) Notice languages.--Notices required under paragraph (1) shall be made available in each of the 8 languages most commonly spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency, as determined by the Director of the Bureau using information published by the Director of the Bureau of the Census. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a). ``(f) Consumer Reporting Agency Defined.--In this section, the term `consumer reporting agency' has the meaning given that term under section 603 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 701 the following: ``701A. (c) Rulemaking; Application Date.--Not later than the end of the 18-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall issue final rules to carry out the amendments made by this section, and such amendments shall apply to creditors on and after the effective date of such final rules.

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 2) Approximately 45 million consumers do not have any credit history with the NCRAs or did not have enough credit history to be scored, according to a 2015 report by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), entitled ``Data Point: Credit Invisibles''. (4) Mortgage underwriting systems that allow lenders to use consumer-permissioned alternative credit information may help expand access to mortgages for borrowers with lower credit scores and communities of color. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(2) Notice languages.--Notices required under paragraph (1) shall be made available in each of the 8 languages most commonly spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency, as determined by the Director of the Bureau using information published by the Director of the Bureau of the Census. ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 701 the following: ``701A. Requirement to consider additional credit information when making mortgage loans.''. (

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Using alternative data in mortgage lending (either through alternative credit scores or in underwriting) has the potential to increase access to credit for individuals with little or no credit history with the national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), according to a review of alternative data use in mortgage lending by the Government Accountability Office in December 2021. ( a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a).

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Using alternative data in mortgage lending (either through alternative credit scores or in underwriting) has the potential to increase access to credit for individuals with little or no credit history with the national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), according to a review of alternative data use in mortgage lending by the Government Accountability Office in December 2021. ( a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a).

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 2) Approximately 45 million consumers do not have any credit history with the NCRAs or did not have enough credit history to be scored, according to a 2015 report by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), entitled ``Data Point: Credit Invisibles''. (4) Mortgage underwriting systems that allow lenders to use consumer-permissioned alternative credit information may help expand access to mortgages for borrowers with lower credit scores and communities of color. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(2) Notice languages.--Notices required under paragraph (1) shall be made available in each of the 8 languages most commonly spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency, as determined by the Director of the Bureau using information published by the Director of the Bureau of the Census. ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 701 the following: ``701A. Requirement to consider additional credit information when making mortgage loans.''. (

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Using alternative data in mortgage lending (either through alternative credit scores or in underwriting) has the potential to increase access to credit for individuals with little or no credit history with the national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), according to a review of alternative data use in mortgage lending by the Government Accountability Office in December 2021. ( a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a).

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 2) Approximately 45 million consumers do not have any credit history with the NCRAs or did not have enough credit history to be scored, according to a 2015 report by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), entitled ``Data Point: Credit Invisibles''. (4) Mortgage underwriting systems that allow lenders to use consumer-permissioned alternative credit information may help expand access to mortgages for borrowers with lower credit scores and communities of color. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(2) Notice languages.--Notices required under paragraph (1) shall be made available in each of the 8 languages most commonly spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency, as determined by the Director of the Bureau using information published by the Director of the Bureau of the Census. ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 701 the following: ``701A. Requirement to consider additional credit information when making mortgage loans.''. (

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Using alternative data in mortgage lending (either through alternative credit scores or in underwriting) has the potential to increase access to credit for individuals with little or no credit history with the national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), according to a review of alternative data use in mortgage lending by the Government Accountability Office in December 2021. ( a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a).

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. 2) Approximately 45 million consumers do not have any credit history with the NCRAs or did not have enough credit history to be scored, according to a 2015 report by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), entitled ``Data Point: Credit Invisibles''. (4) Mortgage underwriting systems that allow lenders to use consumer-permissioned alternative credit information may help expand access to mortgages for borrowers with lower credit scores and communities of color. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(2) Notice languages.--Notices required under paragraph (1) shall be made available in each of the 8 languages most commonly spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency, as determined by the Director of the Bureau using information published by the Director of the Bureau of the Census. ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process. ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a). b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 701 the following: ``701A. Requirement to consider additional credit information when making mortgage loans.''. (

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Using alternative data in mortgage lending (either through alternative credit scores or in underwriting) has the potential to increase access to credit for individuals with little or no credit history with the national credit reporting agencies (NCRAs), according to a review of alternative data use in mortgage lending by the Government Accountability Office in December 2021. ( a) In General.--The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 701 the following: ``Sec. ``(b) Treatment of Additional Information.--A creditor shall treat any information provided pursuant to subsection (a) in the same manner and with the same weight as the creditor would treat the same information if it were provided by a consumer reporting agency, as defined through regulations by the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, unless the creditor reasonably determines that the information is the result of a material misrepresentation, according to regulations provided by the Director of the Bureau. ``(3) Form language.--The Director of the Bureau shall establish form language, which shall be used by each creditor when providing the notices required under this subsection, providing-- ``(A) the examples described under paragraph (1)(A); ``(B) the description of the benefits described under paragraph (1)(A); and ``(C) the non-English language versions of the notices described under paragraph (2). ``(e) Treatment of Underwriting Systems.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person, including any Federal agency that insures, guarantees, supplements, or assists a Federally backed single-family or multifamily mortgage loan, who develops or maintains an underwriting system for mortgage loans shall ensure such system complies with the requirements described under subsection (a).

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes. On September 21, 2021, Fannie Mae updated its automated underwriting system so that it notifies lenders that a borrower may benefit from the inclusion of consistent rental payment information, and with the consumer's permission, the underwriting system will automatically identify rental payments within bank statement data and include this in its credit assessment. ``(2) Notice languages.--Notices required under paragraph (1) shall be made available in each of the 8 languages most commonly spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency, as determined by the Director of the Bureau using information published by the Director of the Bureau of the Census. ``(d) Consideration of Alternative Data.--A creditor shall ensure that the alternative data provided under the requirements of subsection (a) shall be considered as part of the decisioning process.

S.4079

International Affairs

Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from engaging in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by Russia or Belarus. The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies. Treasury must also (1) vigorously advocate for IMF member countries to prohibit transactions involving the exchange of SDRs held by Russia or Belarus, and (2) direct U.S. representatives to the IMF to oppose any allocation of SDRs to Russia or Belarus. The bill's provisions shall be in effect until the earlier of (1) five years after this bill's enactment, (2) 30 days after the President reports to Congress that the governments of Russia and Belarus have ceased aggression directed at undermining Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, or (3) the date on which the President reports to Congress that termination of the provisions is in the national interest of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS EXCHANGE PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury may not engage in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund and held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. (b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of this section if the President-- (1) determines that a waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notice of and justification for such waiver. (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus.

Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022

Sen. Scott, Rick

R

FL

This bill prohibits the Department of the Treasury from engaging in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) held by Russia or Belarus. The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies. Treasury must also (1) vigorously advocate for IMF member countries to prohibit transactions involving the exchange of SDRs held by Russia or Belarus, and (2) direct U.S. representatives to the IMF to oppose any allocation of SDRs to Russia or Belarus. The bill's provisions shall be in effect until the earlier of (1) five years after this bill's enactment, (2) 30 days after the President reports to Congress that the governments of Russia and Belarus have ceased aggression directed at undermining Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, or (3) the date on which the President reports to Congress that termination of the provisions is in the national interest of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS EXCHANGE PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury may not engage in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund and held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. (b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of this section if the President-- (1) determines that a waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notice of and justification for such waiver. (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS EXCHANGE PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury may not engage in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund and held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. (b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of this section if the President-- (1) determines that a waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notice of and justification for such waiver. (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS EXCHANGE PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury may not engage in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund and held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. (b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of this section if the President-- (1) determines that a waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notice of and justification for such waiver. (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Russia and Belarus SDR Exchange Prohibition Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL DRAWING RIGHTS EXCHANGE PROHIBITION. (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Treasury may not engage in any transaction involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund and held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. (b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (c) Waiver.--The President may waive the application of this section if the President-- (1) determines that a waiver is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) submits to Congress a notice of and justification for such waiver. (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. ( (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. ( (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. ( (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. ( (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States.

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. (

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from engaging in transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights issued by the International Monetary Fund that are held by the Russian Federation or Belarus. b) Advocacy.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall-- (1) vigorously advocate that the government of each member country of the International Monetary Fund, to the extent that the member country issues a freely usable currency, prohibit transactions involving the exchange of Special Drawing Rights held by the Russian Federation or Belarus; and (2) direct the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any allocation of Special Drawing Rights to the Russian Federation or Belarus. ( (d) Termination.--This section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act; (2) the date that is 30 days after the date that the President reports to Congress that the Governments of the Russian Federation and Belarus have ceased aggression undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; or (3) the date on which the President determines and reports to Congress that termination is in the national interest of the United States.

S.2994

Environmental Protection

Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Act of 2021 This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LISTING OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AS HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. (a) Listing.-- (1) Initial listing.--Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), beginning on the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the following substances are included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under paragraph (1): ``(i) Perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(iii) Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid. ``(iv) Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid and its ammonium salt (commonly referred to as `GenX chemicals'). ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and except as provided in clause (i), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under this section for the substances included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under subparagraph (A). ``(iii) Savings clause.--The Administrator may not enforce the listing of any hazardous air pollutant under subparagraph (A) until the regulations issued under clause (ii) are finalized.''. (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. (B) Sources categories.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a final rule is issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (C) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412) and except as provided in subparagraph (B), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under that section for the substances described in subparagraph (A). (b) Petitions.--Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects the requirement that the Administrator grant or deny a petition under section 112(b)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (c) Quantification.--For each substance added to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)) pursuant to this Act or under an amendment made by this Act, the Administrator shall-- (1) provide support and services to advance the understanding of sources of emissions of the substance, or an appropriate surrogate for that substance, the state of technology for control of those emissions, and measurement approaches to quantify and measure those emissions; and (2) to the extent practicable, continue to develop and improve the relevant source testing and ambient air measurement methodologies to facilitate-- (A) the identification of emissions sources of the substance; and (B) the detection and reporting of the emitted amounts of the substance. <all>

PROTECT Act of 2021

A bill to list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes.

PROTECT Act of 2021 Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021

Sen. Padilla, Alex

D

CA

This bill adds specified perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These substances are man-made and may have adverse human health effects.

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. 7412(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), beginning on the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the following substances are included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under paragraph (1): ``(i) Perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(iii) Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid. ``(iv) Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid and its ammonium salt (commonly referred to as `GenX chemicals'). ``(iii) Savings clause.--The Administrator may not enforce the listing of any hazardous air pollutant under subparagraph (A) until the regulations issued under clause (ii) are finalized.''. (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (C) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412) and except as provided in subparagraph (B), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under that section for the substances described in subparagraph (A). 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (c) Quantification.--For each substance added to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)) pursuant to this Act or under an amendment made by this Act, the Administrator shall-- (1) provide support and services to advance the understanding of sources of emissions of the substance, or an appropriate surrogate for that substance, the state of technology for control of those emissions, and measurement approaches to quantify and measure those emissions; and (2) to the extent practicable, continue to develop and improve the relevant source testing and ambient air measurement methodologies to facilitate-- (A) the identification of emissions sources of the substance; and (B) the detection and reporting of the emitted amounts of the substance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(iv) Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid and its ammonium salt (commonly referred to as `GenX chemicals'). ``(iii) Savings clause.--The Administrator may not enforce the listing of any hazardous air pollutant under subparagraph (A) until the regulations issued under clause (ii) are finalized.''. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (C) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412) and except as provided in subparagraph (B), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under that section for the substances described in subparagraph (A). 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (c) Quantification.--For each substance added to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)) pursuant to this Act or under an amendment made by this Act, the Administrator shall-- (1) provide support and services to advance the understanding of sources of emissions of the substance, or an appropriate surrogate for that substance, the state of technology for control of those emissions, and measurement approaches to quantify and measure those emissions; and (2) to the extent practicable, continue to develop and improve the relevant source testing and ambient air measurement methodologies to facilitate-- (A) the identification of emissions sources of the substance; and (B) the detection and reporting of the emitted amounts of the substance.

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) Listing.-- (1) Initial listing.--Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), beginning on the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the following substances are included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under paragraph (1): ``(i) Perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(iii) Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid. ``(iv) Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid and its ammonium salt (commonly referred to as `GenX chemicals'). ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and except as provided in clause (i), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under this section for the substances included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under subparagraph (A). ``(iii) Savings clause.--The Administrator may not enforce the listing of any hazardous air pollutant under subparagraph (A) until the regulations issued under clause (ii) are finalized.''. (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (C) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412) and except as provided in subparagraph (B), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under that section for the substances described in subparagraph (A). (b) Petitions.--Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects the requirement that the Administrator grant or deny a petition under section 112(b)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (c) Quantification.--For each substance added to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)) pursuant to this Act or under an amendment made by this Act, the Administrator shall-- (1) provide support and services to advance the understanding of sources of emissions of the substance, or an appropriate surrogate for that substance, the state of technology for control of those emissions, and measurement approaches to quantify and measure those emissions; and (2) to the extent practicable, continue to develop and improve the relevant source testing and ambient air measurement methodologies to facilitate-- (A) the identification of emissions sources of the substance; and (B) the detection and reporting of the emitted amounts of the substance.

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021'' or the ``PROTECT Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LISTING OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AS HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS. (a) Listing.-- (1) Initial listing.--Section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), beginning on the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the following substances are included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under paragraph (1): ``(i) Perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(iii) Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid. ``(iv) Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid and its ammonium salt (commonly referred to as `GenX chemicals'). ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and except as provided in clause (i), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under this section for the substances included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under subparagraph (A). ``(iii) Savings clause.--The Administrator may not enforce the listing of any hazardous air pollutant under subparagraph (A) until the regulations issued under clause (ii) are finalized.''. (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. (B) Sources categories.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a final rule is issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (C) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412) and except as provided in subparagraph (B), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under that section for the substances described in subparagraph (A). (b) Petitions.--Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects the requirement that the Administrator grant or deny a petition under section 112(b)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (c) Quantification.--For each substance added to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under section 112(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)) pursuant to this Act or under an amendment made by this Act, the Administrator shall-- (1) provide support and services to advance the understanding of sources of emissions of the substance, or an appropriate surrogate for that substance, the state of technology for control of those emissions, and measurement approaches to quantify and measure those emissions; and (2) to the extent practicable, continue to develop and improve the relevant source testing and ambient air measurement methodologies to facilitate-- (A) the identification of emissions sources of the substance; and (B) the detection and reporting of the emitted amounts of the substance. <all>

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and except as provided in clause (i), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under this section for the substances included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under subparagraph (A). 2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. ( b) Petitions.--Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects the requirement that the Administrator grant or deny a petition under section 112(b)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( B) Sources categories.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a final rule is issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( B) Sources categories.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a final rule is issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and except as provided in clause (i), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under this section for the substances included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under subparagraph (A). 2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. ( b) Petitions.--Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects the requirement that the Administrator grant or deny a petition under section 112(b)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( B) Sources categories.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a final rule is issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and except as provided in clause (i), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under this section for the substances included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under subparagraph (A). 2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. ( b) Petitions.--Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects the requirement that the Administrator grant or deny a petition under section 112(b)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( B) Sources categories.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a final rule is issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and except as provided in clause (i), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under this section for the substances included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under subparagraph (A). 2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. ( b) Petitions.--Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects the requirement that the Administrator grant or deny a petition under section 112(b)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and its salts. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). (2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( B) Sources categories.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which a final rule is issued pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under section 112(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. (

To list certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. ``(B) Implementing regulations.-- ``(i) Source categories.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall revise the list of the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources established under subsection (c)(1) to include the categories and subcategories of the substances described in subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Other regulations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section and except as provided in clause (i), not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of the Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act of 2021, the Administrator shall finalize the emission standards and other regulations necessary under this section for the substances included on the list of hazardous air pollutants under subparagraph (A). 2) Additional listings.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this Act as the ``Administrator'') shall determine whether to issue, in accordance with section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), final rules adding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances described in subsection (b)(8) of that section to the list of hazardous air pollutants established under subsection (b) of that section. ( 7412(c)(1)) to include the categories and subcategories of major sources and area sources of the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances listed pursuant to that final rule. ( b) Petitions.--Nothing in this Act or an amendment made by this Act affects the requirement that the Administrator grant or deny a petition under section 112(b)(3)(A) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412(b)(3)(A)) within 18 months of the receipt of the petition, including a petition with respect to a substance described in subsection (a)(2)(A). (

H.R.7918

Animals

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022 This bill establishes the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SEA TURTLE RESCUE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program'', to encourage and facilitate coordinated rapid response and rescue by awarding grants for the purposes described in subsection (c). (b) Designation of Stranding Regions.--The Secretary shall designate geographic regions of the United States as stranding regions for the purposes of carrying out this section. (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the Program are to provide for-- (1) the recovery, short- or long-term care, transportation, and treatment of stranded marine turtles; (2) the release of rescued and recovered marine turtles; (3) the collection of data and samples from stranded marine turtles for scientific research or assessments regarding marine turtle health, including tagging information; and (4) facility operation costs that are directly related to activities described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (e) Application.--An applicant for a grant under this section shall submit an application in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe. (f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (2) Stakeholder engagement.--As part of the process for developing and finalizing criteria under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, provide opportunities for engagement with representatives from stranding regions and representatives of public and private organizations with an established record in rescue, rehabilitation, and release, as well as related scientific research, marine conservation, and forensic science, with respect to stranded marine turtles. (3) Required criteria.--The criteria developed under paragraph (1) shall prioritize applicants with an established record of rescuing, rehabilitation, scientific research, and forensic science with respect to stranded marine turtles or conducting scientific research and forensic science on stranded marine turtles. (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. (2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028 to remain available until expended. Not more than 3 percent shall be used for administrative expenses to carry out this Act. (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Marine turtle.--The term ``marine turtle'' means any member of the family Cheloniidae or Dermochelyidae. (2) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program established under subsection (a). (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce. (4) Stranding.--The term ``stranding'' means an event in which-- (A) a marine turtle is dead and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States; or (ii) in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters); or (B) a marine turtle is alive and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States and unable to return to the water; (ii) on a beach or shore of the United States and in need of medical attention; or (iii) in the waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters), and in need of medical attention or other necessary intervention to aid its likelihood of survival. (5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). Union Calendar No. 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No. 117-683] _______________________________________________________________________

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.

Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022

Rep. Keating, William R.

D

MA

This bill establishes the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SEA TURTLE RESCUE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Designation of Stranding Regions.--The Secretary shall designate geographic regions of the United States as stranding regions for the purposes of carrying out this section. (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (e) Application.--An applicant for a grant under this section shall submit an application in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe. (f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (3) Required criteria.--The criteria developed under paragraph (1) shall prioritize applicants with an established record of rescuing, rehabilitation, scientific research, and forensic science with respect to stranded marine turtles or conducting scientific research and forensic science on stranded marine turtles. (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. (2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028 to remain available until expended. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce. (4) Stranding.--The term ``stranding'' means an event in which-- (A) a marine turtle is dead and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States; or (ii) in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters); or (B) a marine turtle is alive and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States and unable to return to the water; (ii) on a beach or shore of the United States and in need of medical attention; or (iii) in the waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters), and in need of medical attention or other necessary intervention to aid its likelihood of survival. Union Calendar No. 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No. 117-683] _______________________________________________________________________

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SEA TURTLE RESCUE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. (b) Designation of Stranding Regions.--The Secretary shall designate geographic regions of the United States as stranding regions for the purposes of carrying out this section. 1531 et seq.). (3) Required criteria.--The criteria developed under paragraph (1) shall prioritize applicants with an established record of rescuing, rehabilitation, scientific research, and forensic science with respect to stranded marine turtles or conducting scientific research and forensic science on stranded marine turtles. (2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028 to remain available until expended. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce. (4) Stranding.--The term ``stranding'' means an event in which-- (A) a marine turtle is dead and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States; or (ii) in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters); or (B) a marine turtle is alive and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States and unable to return to the water; (ii) on a beach or shore of the United States and in need of medical attention; or (iii) in the waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters), and in need of medical attention or other necessary intervention to aid its likelihood of survival. Union Calendar No. 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No. 117-683] _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SEA TURTLE RESCUE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program'', to encourage and facilitate coordinated rapid response and rescue by awarding grants for the purposes described in subsection (c). (b) Designation of Stranding Regions.--The Secretary shall designate geographic regions of the United States as stranding regions for the purposes of carrying out this section. (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the Program are to provide for-- (1) the recovery, short- or long-term care, transportation, and treatment of stranded marine turtles; (2) the release of rescued and recovered marine turtles; (3) the collection of data and samples from stranded marine turtles for scientific research or assessments regarding marine turtle health, including tagging information; and (4) facility operation costs that are directly related to activities described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (e) Application.--An applicant for a grant under this section shall submit an application in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe. (f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (2) Stakeholder engagement.--As part of the process for developing and finalizing criteria under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, provide opportunities for engagement with representatives from stranding regions and representatives of public and private organizations with an established record in rescue, rehabilitation, and release, as well as related scientific research, marine conservation, and forensic science, with respect to stranded marine turtles. (3) Required criteria.--The criteria developed under paragraph (1) shall prioritize applicants with an established record of rescuing, rehabilitation, scientific research, and forensic science with respect to stranded marine turtles or conducting scientific research and forensic science on stranded marine turtles. (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. (2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028 to remain available until expended. Not more than 3 percent shall be used for administrative expenses to carry out this Act. (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Marine turtle.--The term ``marine turtle'' means any member of the family Cheloniidae or Dermochelyidae. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce. (4) Stranding.--The term ``stranding'' means an event in which-- (A) a marine turtle is dead and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States; or (ii) in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters); or (B) a marine turtle is alive and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States and unable to return to the water; (ii) on a beach or shore of the United States and in need of medical attention; or (iii) in the waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters), and in need of medical attention or other necessary intervention to aid its likelihood of survival. (5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). Union Calendar No. 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No. 117-683] _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SEA TURTLE RESCUE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program'', to encourage and facilitate coordinated rapid response and rescue by awarding grants for the purposes described in subsection (c). (b) Designation of Stranding Regions.--The Secretary shall designate geographic regions of the United States as stranding regions for the purposes of carrying out this section. (c) Purposes.--The purposes of the Program are to provide for-- (1) the recovery, short- or long-term care, transportation, and treatment of stranded marine turtles; (2) the release of rescued and recovered marine turtles; (3) the collection of data and samples from stranded marine turtles for scientific research or assessments regarding marine turtle health, including tagging information; and (4) facility operation costs that are directly related to activities described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (e) Application.--An applicant for a grant under this section shall submit an application in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe. (f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (2) Stakeholder engagement.--As part of the process for developing and finalizing criteria under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, provide opportunities for engagement with representatives from stranding regions and representatives of public and private organizations with an established record in rescue, rehabilitation, and release, as well as related scientific research, marine conservation, and forensic science, with respect to stranded marine turtles. (3) Required criteria.--The criteria developed under paragraph (1) shall prioritize applicants with an established record of rescuing, rehabilitation, scientific research, and forensic science with respect to stranded marine turtles or conducting scientific research and forensic science on stranded marine turtles. (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. (2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028 to remain available until expended. Not more than 3 percent shall be used for administrative expenses to carry out this Act. (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Marine turtle.--The term ``marine turtle'' means any member of the family Cheloniidae or Dermochelyidae. (2) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program established under subsection (a). (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce. (4) Stranding.--The term ``stranding'' means an event in which-- (A) a marine turtle is dead and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States; or (ii) in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters); or (B) a marine turtle is alive and is-- (i) on a beach or shore of the United States and unable to return to the water; (ii) on a beach or shore of the United States and in need of medical attention; or (iii) in the waters under the jurisdiction of the United States (including any navigable waters), and in need of medical attention or other necessary intervention to aid its likelihood of survival. (5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). Union Calendar No. 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No. 117-683] _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program'', to encourage and facilitate coordinated rapid response and rescue by awarding grants for the purposes described in subsection (c). ( (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). ( f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. ( (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (2) Stakeholder engagement.--As part of the process for developing and finalizing criteria under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, provide opportunities for engagement with representatives from stranding regions and representatives of public and private organizations with an established record in rescue, rehabilitation, and release, as well as related scientific research, marine conservation, and forensic science, with respect to stranded marine turtles. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (2) Stakeholder engagement.--As part of the process for developing and finalizing criteria under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, provide opportunities for engagement with representatives from stranding regions and representatives of public and private organizations with an established record in rescue, rehabilitation, and release, as well as related scientific research, marine conservation, and forensic science, with respect to stranded marine turtles. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program'', to encourage and facilitate coordinated rapid response and rescue by awarding grants for the purposes described in subsection (c). ( (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). ( f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. ( (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (2) Stakeholder engagement.--As part of the process for developing and finalizing criteria under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, provide opportunities for engagement with representatives from stranding regions and representatives of public and private organizations with an established record in rescue, rehabilitation, and release, as well as related scientific research, marine conservation, and forensic science, with respect to stranded marine turtles. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program'', to encourage and facilitate coordinated rapid response and rescue by awarding grants for the purposes described in subsection (c). ( (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). ( f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. ( (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (2) Stakeholder engagement.--As part of the process for developing and finalizing criteria under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, provide opportunities for engagement with representatives from stranding regions and representatives of public and private organizations with an established record in rescue, rehabilitation, and release, as well as related scientific research, marine conservation, and forensic science, with respect to stranded marine turtles. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program'', to encourage and facilitate coordinated rapid response and rescue by awarding grants for the purposes described in subsection (c). ( (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). ( f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. ( (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. (2) Stakeholder engagement.--As part of the process for developing and finalizing criteria under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, provide opportunities for engagement with representatives from stranding regions and representatives of public and private organizations with an established record in rescue, rehabilitation, and release, as well as related scientific research, marine conservation, and forensic science, with respect to stranded marine turtles. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant program to be known as the ``Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program'', to encourage and facilitate coordinated rapid response and rescue by awarding grants for the purposes described in subsection (c). ( (d) Equitable Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that funds awarded under this section are distributed equitably among stranding regions, taking into account-- (1) the number of stranding events that occurred in each stranding region in the preceding 5 years; and (2) the conservation priorities and recovery needs of species of marine turtles that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). ( f) Grant Criteria.-- (1) Development of criteria.--The Secretary shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, establish by regulation appropriate criteria for awarding grants under this section. ( (g) Limitations.-- (1) Maximum amount of grant.--No grant awarded under this section may exceed $150,000 in any 12-month period. ( 2) Matching requirement.--The non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted with a grant awarded under the Program shall be not less than 50 percent of such costs, including in-kind services and the use of property. ( 5) Stranding region.--The term ``stranding region'' means a geographic region designated by the Secretary under subsection (b). 500 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7918 [Report No.

H.R.4359

Government Operations and Politics

Openness in Political Expenditures Now Act or the OPEN Act This bill requires each corporation that submits regular and periodic reports to shareholders to (1) include information about certain political activities during the time period covered by the report, and (2) provide copies of reports disclosing political activities to the Federal Election Commission. The bill also prohibits an organization from obtaining tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code if its expenditures on covered political activities exceed certain thresholds in a taxable year.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Openness in Political Expenditures Now Act'' or the ``OPEN Act''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE BY CORPORATIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY. (a) Disclosure Required.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. DISCLOSURES BY CORPORATIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS OF INFORMATION ON DISBURSEMENTS FOR CERTAIN POLITICAL ACTIVITY. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(2) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph is, for each disbursement for covered political activity-- ``(A) the date of the disbursement; ``(B) the amount of the disbursement; ``(C) in the case of a disbursement consisting of an independent expenditure or an electioneering communication, or in the case of a covered political activity described in subsection (c)(3), the name of the candidate identified in the independent expenditure or electioneering communication involved, the Commission ID assigned to the candidate, and the office sought by the candidate; and ``(D) in the case of a covered political activity described in subsection (c)(4), the identification of the association or organization to whom the disbursement was made, and the Commission ID (if any) assigned to the association or organization. ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(B) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an electioneering communication or a communication described in subsection (c)(3), $10,000. ``(C) In the case of covered political activity consisting of a payment described in subsection (c)(4), the amount of the limitation on contributions which is in effect under section 315(a)(1)(C) as of the last day of the period. ``(b) Submission of Statement to Commission.-- ``(1) Submission of statement.--If a corporation includes information in a report pursuant to this section, at the time the corporation submits the report to its shareholders, the corporation shall file a statement with the Commission consisting of the information included in the report pursuant to this section. ``(2) Hyperlink to information.-- ``(A) Requiring posting of hyperlink.--If a corporation maintains an internet site, the corporation shall post on such internet site a hyperlink from its homepage to the location on the internet site of the Commission which contains the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1). ``(B) Deadline; duration of posting.--The corporation shall post the hyperlink described in subparagraph (A) not later than 24 hours after the Commission posts the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1) on the internet site of the Commission, and shall ensure that the hyperlink remains on the internet site of the corporation until the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the election with respect to which the disbursements included in the statement are made. ``(c) Covered Political Activity Defined.--In this section, the term `covered political activity' means each of the following: ``(1) An independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)). ``(2) An electioneering communication (as defined in section 304(f)(3)). ``(3) A communication which would be treated as an electioneering communication under section 304(f)(3) if the communication had been a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(d) Other Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: ``(1) The term `corporation' means any corporation which is subject to section 316(a). ``(2) The term `section 501(c)(4) organization' means any organization described in paragraph (4) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to reports described in section 325(a)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by subsection (a)) which are filed after the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON ENGAGING IN COVERED POLITICAL ACTIVITIES BY SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In General.--Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year if the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year for covered political activity exceed the lesser of-- ``(I) 10 percent of the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year, or ``(II) $10,000,000. ``(ii) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year unless its governing instrument includes provisions the effects of which are to prohibit the expenditures of the entity for a covered political activity from exceeding the threshold specified in clause (i). ``(iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered political activity' means-- ``(I) any activity described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 325(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, and ``(II) any payment by the entity to any other entity described in this paragraph or to an organization described in paragraph (6) which the payor entity knows, or has reason to know, will be used directly or indirectly by the payee entity or organization for any activity referred to in subclause (I). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendment to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding. <all>

OPEN Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes.

OPEN Act Openness in Political Expenditures Now Act

Rep. Cartwright, Matt

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This bill requires each corporation that submits regular and periodic reports to shareholders to (1) include information about certain political activities during the time period covered by the report, and (2) provide copies of reports disclosing political activities to the Federal Election Commission. The bill also prohibits an organization from obtaining tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code if its expenditures on covered political activities exceed certain thresholds in a taxable year.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DISCLOSURE BY CORPORATIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY. (a) Disclosure Required.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(2) Hyperlink to information.-- ``(A) Requiring posting of hyperlink.--If a corporation maintains an internet site, the corporation shall post on such internet site a hyperlink from its homepage to the location on the internet site of the Commission which contains the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1). ``(3) A communication which would be treated as an electioneering communication under section 304(f)(3) if the communication had been a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(2) The term `section 501(c)(4) organization' means any organization described in paragraph (4) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.''. 3. LIMITATION ON ENGAGING IN COVERED POLITICAL ACTIVITIES BY SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. ``(ii) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year unless its governing instrument includes provisions the effects of which are to prohibit the expenditures of the entity for a covered political activity from exceeding the threshold specified in clause (i). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendment to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding.

DISCLOSURE BY CORPORATIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY. (a) Disclosure Required.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(2) Hyperlink to information.-- ``(A) Requiring posting of hyperlink.--If a corporation maintains an internet site, the corporation shall post on such internet site a hyperlink from its homepage to the location on the internet site of the Commission which contains the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1). ``(3) A communication which would be treated as an electioneering communication under section 304(f)(3) if the communication had been a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(2) The term `section 501(c)(4) organization' means any organization described in paragraph (4) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.''. 3. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendment to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. DISCLOSURE BY CORPORATIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY. (a) Disclosure Required.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. ``(2) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph is, for each disbursement for covered political activity-- ``(A) the date of the disbursement; ``(B) the amount of the disbursement; ``(C) in the case of a disbursement consisting of an independent expenditure or an electioneering communication, or in the case of a covered political activity described in subsection (c)(3), the name of the candidate identified in the independent expenditure or electioneering communication involved, the Commission ID assigned to the candidate, and the office sought by the candidate; and ``(D) in the case of a covered political activity described in subsection (c)(4), the identification of the association or organization to whom the disbursement was made, and the Commission ID (if any) assigned to the association or organization. ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(b) Submission of Statement to Commission.-- ``(1) Submission of statement.--If a corporation includes information in a report pursuant to this section, at the time the corporation submits the report to its shareholders, the corporation shall file a statement with the Commission consisting of the information included in the report pursuant to this section. ``(2) Hyperlink to information.-- ``(A) Requiring posting of hyperlink.--If a corporation maintains an internet site, the corporation shall post on such internet site a hyperlink from its homepage to the location on the internet site of the Commission which contains the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1). ``(c) Covered Political Activity Defined.--In this section, the term `covered political activity' means each of the following: ``(1) An independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)). ``(3) A communication which would be treated as an electioneering communication under section 304(f)(3) if the communication had been a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(d) Other Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: ``(1) The term `corporation' means any corporation which is subject to section 316(a). ``(2) The term `section 501(c)(4) organization' means any organization described in paragraph (4) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.''. 3. LIMITATION ON ENGAGING IN COVERED POLITICAL ACTIVITIES BY SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. ``(ii) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year unless its governing instrument includes provisions the effects of which are to prohibit the expenditures of the entity for a covered political activity from exceeding the threshold specified in clause (i). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendment to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Openness in Political Expenditures Now Act'' or the ``OPEN Act''. DISCLOSURE BY CORPORATIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS OF DISBURSEMENTS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY. (a) Disclosure Required.--Title III of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 325. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(2) Information described.--The information described in this paragraph is, for each disbursement for covered political activity-- ``(A) the date of the disbursement; ``(B) the amount of the disbursement; ``(C) in the case of a disbursement consisting of an independent expenditure or an electioneering communication, or in the case of a covered political activity described in subsection (c)(3), the name of the candidate identified in the independent expenditure or electioneering communication involved, the Commission ID assigned to the candidate, and the office sought by the candidate; and ``(D) in the case of a covered political activity described in subsection (c)(4), the identification of the association or organization to whom the disbursement was made, and the Commission ID (if any) assigned to the association or organization. ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(b) Submission of Statement to Commission.-- ``(1) Submission of statement.--If a corporation includes information in a report pursuant to this section, at the time the corporation submits the report to its shareholders, the corporation shall file a statement with the Commission consisting of the information included in the report pursuant to this section. ``(2) Hyperlink to information.-- ``(A) Requiring posting of hyperlink.--If a corporation maintains an internet site, the corporation shall post on such internet site a hyperlink from its homepage to the location on the internet site of the Commission which contains the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1). ``(c) Covered Political Activity Defined.--In this section, the term `covered political activity' means each of the following: ``(1) An independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)). ``(3) A communication which would be treated as an electioneering communication under section 304(f)(3) if the communication had been a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(d) Other Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: ``(1) The term `corporation' means any corporation which is subject to section 316(a). ``(2) The term `section 501(c)(4) organization' means any organization described in paragraph (4) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to reports described in section 325(a)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as added by subsection (a)) which are filed after the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. LIMITATION ON ENGAGING IN COVERED POLITICAL ACTIVITIES BY SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In General.--Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year if the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year for covered political activity exceed the lesser of-- ``(I) 10 percent of the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year, or ``(II) $10,000,000. ``(ii) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year unless its governing instrument includes provisions the effects of which are to prohibit the expenditures of the entity for a covered political activity from exceeding the threshold specified in clause (i). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Act or amendment made by this Act, or the application of a provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act and amendments made by this Act, and the application of the provisions and amendment to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(B) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an electioneering communication or a communication described in subsection (c)(3), $10,000. ``(b) Submission of Statement to Commission.-- ``(1) Submission of statement.--If a corporation includes information in a report pursuant to this section, at the time the corporation submits the report to its shareholders, the corporation shall file a statement with the Commission consisting of the information included in the report pursuant to this section. ``(c) Covered Political Activity Defined.--In this section, the term `covered political activity' means each of the following: ``(1) An independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)). ``(3) A communication which would be treated as an electioneering communication under section 304(f)(3) if the communication had been a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. ``(2) The term `section 501(c)(4) organization' means any organization described in paragraph (4) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year if the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year for covered political activity exceed the lesser of-- ``(I) 10 percent of the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year, or ``(II) $10,000,000. ``(ii) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year unless its governing instrument includes provisions the effects of which are to prohibit the expenditures of the entity for a covered political activity from exceeding the threshold specified in clause (i). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(B) Deadline; duration of posting.--The corporation shall post the hyperlink described in subparagraph (A) not later than 24 hours after the Commission posts the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1) on the internet site of the Commission, and shall ensure that the hyperlink remains on the internet site of the corporation until the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the election with respect to which the disbursements included in the statement are made. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered political activity' means-- ``(I) any activity described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 325(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, and ``(II) any payment by the entity to any other entity described in this paragraph or to an organization described in paragraph (6) which the payor entity knows, or has reason to know, will be used directly or indirectly by the payee entity or organization for any activity referred to in subclause (I). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(B) Deadline; duration of posting.--The corporation shall post the hyperlink described in subparagraph (A) not later than 24 hours after the Commission posts the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1) on the internet site of the Commission, and shall ensure that the hyperlink remains on the internet site of the corporation until the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the election with respect to which the disbursements included in the statement are made. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered political activity' means-- ``(I) any activity described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 325(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, and ``(II) any payment by the entity to any other entity described in this paragraph or to an organization described in paragraph (6) which the payor entity knows, or has reason to know, will be used directly or indirectly by the payee entity or organization for any activity referred to in subclause (I). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(B) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an electioneering communication or a communication described in subsection (c)(3), $10,000. ``(b) Submission of Statement to Commission.-- ``(1) Submission of statement.--If a corporation includes information in a report pursuant to this section, at the time the corporation submits the report to its shareholders, the corporation shall file a statement with the Commission consisting of the information included in the report pursuant to this section. ``(c) Covered Political Activity Defined.--In this section, the term `covered political activity' means each of the following: ``(1) An independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)). ``(3) A communication which would be treated as an electioneering communication under section 304(f)(3) if the communication had been a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. ``(2) The term `section 501(c)(4) organization' means any organization described in paragraph (4) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year if the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year for covered political activity exceed the lesser of-- ``(I) 10 percent of the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year, or ``(II) $10,000,000. ``(ii) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year unless its governing instrument includes provisions the effects of which are to prohibit the expenditures of the entity for a covered political activity from exceeding the threshold specified in clause (i). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(B) Deadline; duration of posting.--The corporation shall post the hyperlink described in subparagraph (A) not later than 24 hours after the Commission posts the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1) on the internet site of the Commission, and shall ensure that the hyperlink remains on the internet site of the corporation until the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the election with respect to which the disbursements included in the statement are made. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered political activity' means-- ``(I) any activity described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 325(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, and ``(II) any payment by the entity to any other entity described in this paragraph or to an organization described in paragraph (6) which the payor entity knows, or has reason to know, will be used directly or indirectly by the payee entity or organization for any activity referred to in subclause (I). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(B) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an electioneering communication or a communication described in subsection (c)(3), $10,000. ``(b) Submission of Statement to Commission.-- ``(1) Submission of statement.--If a corporation includes information in a report pursuant to this section, at the time the corporation submits the report to its shareholders, the corporation shall file a statement with the Commission consisting of the information included in the report pursuant to this section. ``(c) Covered Political Activity Defined.--In this section, the term `covered political activity' means each of the following: ``(1) An independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)). ``(3) A communication which would be treated as an electioneering communication under section 304(f)(3) if the communication had been a broadcast, cable, or satellite communication. ``(2) The term `section 501(c)(4) organization' means any organization described in paragraph (4) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.''. ( (a) In General.--Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year if the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year for covered political activity exceed the lesser of-- ``(I) 10 percent of the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year, or ``(II) $10,000,000. ``(ii) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year unless its governing instrument includes provisions the effects of which are to prohibit the expenditures of the entity for a covered political activity from exceeding the threshold specified in clause (i). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(3) Applicable threshold for disclosure.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the `applicable threshold' with respect to a disbursement for covered political activity during a period covered by a report is as follows: ``(A) In the case of covered political activity consisting of an independent expenditure, $250. ``(B) Deadline; duration of posting.--The corporation shall post the hyperlink described in subparagraph (A) not later than 24 hours after the Commission posts the statement filed by the corporation under paragraph (1) on the internet site of the Commission, and shall ensure that the hyperlink remains on the internet site of the corporation until the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the election with respect to which the disbursements included in the statement are made. ``(4) The payment of dues or other amounts to a trade association or to a section 501(c)(4) organization. ``(iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered political activity' means-- ``(I) any activity described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 325(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, and ``(II) any payment by the entity to any other entity described in this paragraph or to an organization described in paragraph (6) which the payor entity knows, or has reason to know, will be used directly or indirectly by the payee entity or organization for any activity referred to in subclause (I). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(c) Covered Political Activity Defined.--In this section, the term `covered political activity' means each of the following: ``(1) An independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)). a) In General.--Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year if the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year for covered political activity exceed the lesser of-- ``(I) 10 percent of the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year, or ``(II) $10,000,000. ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(iii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the term `covered political activity' means-- ``(I) any activity described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 325(c) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, and ``(II) any payment by the entity to any other entity described in this paragraph or to an organization described in paragraph (6) which the payor entity knows, or has reason to know, will be used directly or indirectly by the payee entity or organization for any activity referred to in subclause (I). ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require corporations to disclose to their shareholders the amounts disbursed for certain political activity, and for other purposes. ``(a) Including Information in Regular Periodic Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--A corporation which submits regular, periodic reports to its shareholders shall include in each such report, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the information described in paragraph (2) with respect to the disbursements made by the corporation for covered political activity during the period covered by the report, but only if the amount of the disbursement made for such activity during the period covered by the report equals or exceeds the applicable threshold for the activity described in paragraph (3). ``(c) Covered Political Activity Defined.--In this section, the term `covered political activity' means each of the following: ``(1) An independent expenditure (as defined in section 301(17)). a) In General.--Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(C)(i) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an entity for a taxable year if the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year for covered political activity exceed the lesser of-- ``(I) 10 percent of the total expenditures of such entity for the taxable year, or ``(II) $10,000,000. ``(iv) Clause (i) shall not apply for a taxable year for which the 10-percent threshold specified in clause (i)(I) is exceeded by not more than a de minimis amount if the Secretary determines that the reason for exceeding the threshold was not willful and is due to reasonable cause. ``(v) The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the avoidance of clause (i), including regulations relating to a direct or indirect transfer of all or part of the assets of an entity to an entity controlled (directly or indirectly) by the same person or persons who control the transferor entity.''. (

S.578

Health

Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 or the FASTER Act of 2021 This bill expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 262]] Public Law 117-11 117th Congress An Act To improve the health and safety of Americans living with food allergies and related disorders, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Apr. 23, 2021 - [S. 578]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 21 USC 301 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021'' or the ``FASTER Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FOOD ALLERGY SAFETY. (a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. (b) <<NOTE: 21 USC 321 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any food that is introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after January 1, 2023. SEC. 3. REPORT TO CONGRESS. (a) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that includes-- (1) descriptions of ongoing Federal activities related to-- (A) the surveillance and collection of data on the prevalence of food allergies and severity of allergic reactions for specific food or food ingredients, including the identification of any gaps in such activities; (B) the development of effective food allergy diagnostics; (C) the prevention of the onset of food allergies; (D) the reduction of risks related to living with food allergies; and (E) the development of new therapeutics to prevent, treat, cure, and manage food allergies; and (2) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Strategies.>> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 263]] collection methods, including support for research that includes the identification of biomarkers and tests to validate survey data and the investigation of the use of identified biomarkers and tests in national surveys; (B) strategies to overcome gaps in surveillance and data collection activities related to food allergies and specific food allergens; and (C) recommendations for the development and implementation of a regulatory process and framework that would allow for the timely, transparent, and evidence-based modification of the definition of ``major food allergen'' included in section 201(qq) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)), including with respect to-- (i) the scientific criteria for defining a food or food ingredient as a ``major food allergen'' pursuant to such process, including recommendations pertaining to evidence of the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions to a food or food ingredient that would be required in order to establish that such food or food ingredient is an allergen of public health concern appropriate for such process; and (ii) opportunities for stakeholder engagement and comment, as appropriate, in considering any such modification to such definition. (b) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Publication.--The Secretary shall make the report under subsection (a) available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services. Approved April 23, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 578: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

FASTER Act of 2021

A bill to improve the health and safety of Americans living with food allergies and related disorders, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and for other purposes.

FASTER Act of 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 FASTER Act of 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 FASTER Act of 2021 Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021

Sen. Scott, Tim

R

SC

This bill expands the definition of major food allergen for purposes of certain food-labeling requirements to specifically include sesame. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must report on certain information related to food allergy research and data collection activities.

262]] Public Law 117-11 117th Congress An Act To improve the health and safety of Americans living with food allergies and related disorders, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Apr. <<NOTE: 21 USC 301 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021'' or the ``FASTER Act of 2021''. 2. FOOD ALLERGY SAFETY. (a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. (b) <<NOTE: 21 USC 321 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any food that is introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after January 1, 2023. SEC. REPORT TO CONGRESS. Strategies.>> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 263]] collection methods, including support for research that includes the identification of biomarkers and tests to validate survey data and the investigation of the use of identified biomarkers and tests in national surveys; (B) strategies to overcome gaps in surveillance and data collection activities related to food allergies and specific food allergens; and (C) recommendations for the development and implementation of a regulatory process and framework that would allow for the timely, transparent, and evidence-based modification of the definition of ``major food allergen'' included in section 201(qq) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)), including with respect to-- (i) the scientific criteria for defining a food or food ingredient as a ``major food allergen'' pursuant to such process, including recommendations pertaining to evidence of the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions to a food or food ingredient that would be required in order to establish that such food or food ingredient is an allergen of public health concern appropriate for such process; and (ii) opportunities for stakeholder engagement and comment, as appropriate, in considering any such modification to such definition. (b) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Publication.--The Secretary shall make the report under subsection (a) available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services. Approved April 23, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 578: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate. 14, considered and passed House.

262]] Public Law 117-11 117th Congress An Act To improve the health and safety of Americans living with food allergies and related disorders, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Apr. This Act may be cited as the ``Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021'' or the ``FASTER Act of 2021''. 2. FOOD ALLERGY SAFETY. (a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. (b) <<NOTE: 21 USC 321 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any food that is introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after January 1, 2023. SEC. REPORT TO CONGRESS. Strategies.>> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 321(qq)), including with respect to-- (i) the scientific criteria for defining a food or food ingredient as a ``major food allergen'' pursuant to such process, including recommendations pertaining to evidence of the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions to a food or food ingredient that would be required in order to establish that such food or food ingredient is an allergen of public health concern appropriate for such process; and (ii) opportunities for stakeholder engagement and comment, as appropriate, in considering any such modification to such definition. (b) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Publication.--The Secretary shall make the report under subsection (a) available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services. Approved April 23, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 578: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 3, considered and passed Senate. 14, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 262]] Public Law 117-11 117th Congress An Act To improve the health and safety of Americans living with food allergies and related disorders, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Apr. 23, 2021 - [S. 578]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 21 USC 301 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021'' or the ``FASTER Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FOOD ALLERGY SAFETY. (a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. (b) <<NOTE: 21 USC 321 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any food that is introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after January 1, 2023. SEC. 3. REPORT TO CONGRESS. (a) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that includes-- (1) descriptions of ongoing Federal activities related to-- (A) the surveillance and collection of data on the prevalence of food allergies and severity of allergic reactions for specific food or food ingredients, including the identification of any gaps in such activities; (B) the development of effective food allergy diagnostics; (C) the prevention of the onset of food allergies; (D) the reduction of risks related to living with food allergies; and (E) the development of new therapeutics to prevent, treat, cure, and manage food allergies; and (2) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Strategies.>> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 263]] collection methods, including support for research that includes the identification of biomarkers and tests to validate survey data and the investigation of the use of identified biomarkers and tests in national surveys; (B) strategies to overcome gaps in surveillance and data collection activities related to food allergies and specific food allergens; and (C) recommendations for the development and implementation of a regulatory process and framework that would allow for the timely, transparent, and evidence-based modification of the definition of ``major food allergen'' included in section 201(qq) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)), including with respect to-- (i) the scientific criteria for defining a food or food ingredient as a ``major food allergen'' pursuant to such process, including recommendations pertaining to evidence of the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions to a food or food ingredient that would be required in order to establish that such food or food ingredient is an allergen of public health concern appropriate for such process; and (ii) opportunities for stakeholder engagement and comment, as appropriate, in considering any such modification to such definition. (b) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Publication.--The Secretary shall make the report under subsection (a) available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services. Approved April 23, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 578: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 262]] Public Law 117-11 117th Congress An Act To improve the health and safety of Americans living with food allergies and related disorders, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Apr. 23, 2021 - [S. 578]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 21 USC 301 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021'' or the ``FASTER Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FOOD ALLERGY SAFETY. (a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. (b) <<NOTE: 21 USC 321 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any food that is introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after January 1, 2023. SEC. 3. REPORT TO CONGRESS. (a) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that includes-- (1) descriptions of ongoing Federal activities related to-- (A) the surveillance and collection of data on the prevalence of food allergies and severity of allergic reactions for specific food or food ingredients, including the identification of any gaps in such activities; (B) the development of effective food allergy diagnostics; (C) the prevention of the onset of food allergies; (D) the reduction of risks related to living with food allergies; and (E) the development of new therapeutics to prevent, treat, cure, and manage food allergies; and (2) <<NOTE: Recommenda- tions. Strategies.>> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 263]] collection methods, including support for research that includes the identification of biomarkers and tests to validate survey data and the investigation of the use of identified biomarkers and tests in national surveys; (B) strategies to overcome gaps in surveillance and data collection activities related to food allergies and specific food allergens; and (C) recommendations for the development and implementation of a regulatory process and framework that would allow for the timely, transparent, and evidence-based modification of the definition of ``major food allergen'' included in section 201(qq) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)), including with respect to-- (i) the scientific criteria for defining a food or food ingredient as a ``major food allergen'' pursuant to such process, including recommendations pertaining to evidence of the prevalence and severity of allergic reactions to a food or food ingredient that would be required in order to establish that such food or food ingredient is an allergen of public health concern appropriate for such process; and (ii) opportunities for stakeholder engagement and comment, as appropriate, in considering any such modification to such definition. (b) <<NOTE: Web posting.>> Publication.--The Secretary shall make the report under subsection (a) available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services. Approved April 23, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 578: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. b) <<NOTE: Web posting. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. b) <<NOTE: Web posting. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. b) <<NOTE: Web posting. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. b) <<NOTE: Web posting. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 11] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. a) In General.--Section 201(qq)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)(1)) is amended by striking ``and soybeans'' and inserting ``soybeans, and sesame''. ( >> specific recommendations and strategies to expand, enhance, or improve activities described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) strategies to improve the accuracy of food allergy prevalence data by expanding and intensifying current [[Page 135 STAT. b) <<NOTE: Web posting. 167 (2021): Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.

S.3232

Commerce

Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act or the STURDY Act This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to revise the safety standards for freestanding clothing storage units such as dressers, bureaus, or chests of drawers. Such standards must include specified testing related to tip-overs and new warning requirements for all such products entering the U.S. market.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act'' or the ``STURDY Act''. SEC. 2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD TO PROTECT AGAINST TIP-OVER OF CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS. (a) Clothing Storage Unit Defined.--In this section, the term ``clothing storage unit'' means any free-standing furniture item manufactured in the United States or imported for use in the United States that is intended for the storage of clothing, typical of bedroom furniture. (b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. (c) Consumer Product Safety Standard Required.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (f)(1), not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall-- (A) in consultation with representatives of consumer groups, clothing storage unit manufacturers, craft or handmade furniture manufacturers, and independent child product engineers and experts, examine and assess the effectiveness of any voluntary consumer product safety standards for clothing storage units; and (B) in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, and paragraph (2), promulgate a final consumer product safety standard for clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury, that shall take effect 180 days after the date of promulgation or such a later date as the Commission determines appropriate. (2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall protect children from tip-over-related death or injury with-- (A) tests that simulate the weight of children up to 60 pounds; (B) objective, repeatable, reproducible, and measurable tests or series of tests that simulate real- world use and account for impacts on clothing storage unit stability that may result from placement on carpeted surfaces, drawers with items in them, multiple open drawers, and dynamic force; (C) testing of all clothing storage units, including those 27 inches and above in height; and (D) warning requirements based on ASTM F2057-19, or its successor at the time of enactment, provided that the Consumer Product Safety Commission may strengthen the warning requirements of ASTM F2057-19, or its successor, if reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. (3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. (4) Treatment of standard.--A consumer product safety standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. A consumer product safety standard promulgated under this subsection shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). Such standard shall take effect 180 days after the date of the promulgation of the rule, or such a later date as the Commission determines appropriate. Such standard will supersede any other existing consumer product safety standard for clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. (3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. (e) Revision of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) Notice to commission.--If the performance requirements of a voluntary standard adopted under subsection (d) are subsequently revised, the organization that revised the performance requirements of such standard shall notify the Commission of such revision after final approval. (2) Treatment of revision.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Commission is notified of revised performance requirements of a voluntary standard described in paragraph (1) (or such later date as the Commission determines appropriate), the Commission shall determine whether the revised performance requirements meet the requirements of subsection (d)(2)(A), and if so, modify, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the standard promulgated under subsection (d) to include the revised performance requirements that the Commission determines meet such requirements. The modified standard shall take effect after 180 days or such later date as the Commission deems appropriate. (f) Subsequent Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--Beginning 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subsequent to the publication of a consumer product safety standard under this section, the Commission may, at any time, initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the requirements of such standard or to include additional provisions if the Commission makes a determination that such modifications or additions are reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Petition for revision of rule.-- (A) In general.--If the Commission receives a petition for a new or revised test that permits incorporated safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended, if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use and provide an equivalent or greater level of safety as the tests developed under subsection (c)(2) or the performance requirements described in subsection (d)(2)(A), as applicable, the Commission shall determine within 120 days-- (i) whether the petition meets the requirements for petitions set forth in section 1051.5 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation implementing section 9(i) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058(i)); and (ii) whether the petition demonstrates that the test could reasonably meet the requirements of subsection (c)(2)(B), and if so, the Commission shall determine by recorded vote, within 60 days after the determination, whether to initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to revise a consumer product safety standard promulgated under this section to include the new or revised test. (B) Demonstration of compliance.--Compliance with the testing requirements of a standard revised under paragraph (2)(A) may be demonstrated either through the performance of a new or revised test under paragraph (2)(A) or the performance of the tests otherwise required under a standard promulgated under this section. (3) Treatment of rules.--Any rule promulgated under this subsection, including any modification or revision made under this subsection, shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). Passed the Senate September 29, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3232 _______________________________________________________________________

STURDY Act

A bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes.

STURDY Act Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act STURDY Act Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act STURDY Act Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr.

D

PA

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to revise the safety standards for freestanding clothing storage units such as dressers, bureaus, or chests of drawers. Such standards must include specified testing related to tip-overs and new warning requirements for all such products entering the U.S. market.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act'' or the ``STURDY Act''. SEC. 2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD TO PROTECT AGAINST TIP-OVER OF CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS. (b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. (3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. (3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. (2) Treatment of revision.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Commission is notified of revised performance requirements of a voluntary standard described in paragraph (1) (or such later date as the Commission determines appropriate), the Commission shall determine whether the revised performance requirements meet the requirements of subsection (d)(2)(A), and if so, modify, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the standard promulgated under subsection (d) to include the revised performance requirements that the Commission determines meet such requirements. The modified standard shall take effect after 180 days or such later date as the Commission deems appropriate. (2) Petition for revision of rule.-- (A) In general.--If the Commission receives a petition for a new or revised test that permits incorporated safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended, if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use and provide an equivalent or greater level of safety as the tests developed under subsection (c)(2) or the performance requirements described in subsection (d)(2)(A), as applicable, the Commission shall determine within 120 days-- (i) whether the petition meets the requirements for petitions set forth in section 1051.5 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation implementing section 9(i) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). Passed the Senate September 29, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3232 _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act'' or the ``STURDY Act''. 2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD TO PROTECT AGAINST TIP-OVER OF CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS. (3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. (3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. (2) Treatment of revision.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Commission is notified of revised performance requirements of a voluntary standard described in paragraph (1) (or such later date as the Commission determines appropriate), the Commission shall determine whether the revised performance requirements meet the requirements of subsection (d)(2)(A), and if so, modify, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the standard promulgated under subsection (d) to include the revised performance requirements that the Commission determines meet such requirements. (2) Petition for revision of rule.-- (A) In general.--If the Commission receives a petition for a new or revised test that permits incorporated safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended, if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use and provide an equivalent or greater level of safety as the tests developed under subsection (c)(2) or the performance requirements described in subsection (d)(2)(A), as applicable, the Commission shall determine within 120 days-- (i) whether the petition meets the requirements for petitions set forth in section 1051.5 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation implementing section 9(i) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). Passed the Senate September 29, 2022. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3232 _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act'' or the ``STURDY Act''. SEC. 2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD TO PROTECT AGAINST TIP-OVER OF CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS. (b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. (2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall protect children from tip-over-related death or injury with-- (A) tests that simulate the weight of children up to 60 pounds; (B) objective, repeatable, reproducible, and measurable tests or series of tests that simulate real- world use and account for impacts on clothing storage unit stability that may result from placement on carpeted surfaces, drawers with items in them, multiple open drawers, and dynamic force; (C) testing of all clothing storage units, including those 27 inches and above in height; and (D) warning requirements based on ASTM F2057-19, or its successor at the time of enactment, provided that the Consumer Product Safety Commission may strengthen the warning requirements of ASTM F2057-19, or its successor, if reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. (3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. (3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. (e) Revision of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) Notice to commission.--If the performance requirements of a voluntary standard adopted under subsection (d) are subsequently revised, the organization that revised the performance requirements of such standard shall notify the Commission of such revision after final approval. (2) Treatment of revision.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Commission is notified of revised performance requirements of a voluntary standard described in paragraph (1) (or such later date as the Commission determines appropriate), the Commission shall determine whether the revised performance requirements meet the requirements of subsection (d)(2)(A), and if so, modify, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the standard promulgated under subsection (d) to include the revised performance requirements that the Commission determines meet such requirements. The modified standard shall take effect after 180 days or such later date as the Commission deems appropriate. (f) Subsequent Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--Beginning 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subsequent to the publication of a consumer product safety standard under this section, the Commission may, at any time, initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the requirements of such standard or to include additional provisions if the Commission makes a determination that such modifications or additions are reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Petition for revision of rule.-- (A) In general.--If the Commission receives a petition for a new or revised test that permits incorporated safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended, if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use and provide an equivalent or greater level of safety as the tests developed under subsection (c)(2) or the performance requirements described in subsection (d)(2)(A), as applicable, the Commission shall determine within 120 days-- (i) whether the petition meets the requirements for petitions set forth in section 1051.5 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation implementing section 9(i) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). Passed the Senate September 29, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3232 _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act'' or the ``STURDY Act''. SEC. 2. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD TO PROTECT AGAINST TIP-OVER OF CLOTHING STORAGE UNITS. (a) Clothing Storage Unit Defined.--In this section, the term ``clothing storage unit'' means any free-standing furniture item manufactured in the United States or imported for use in the United States that is intended for the storage of clothing, typical of bedroom furniture. (b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. (c) Consumer Product Safety Standard Required.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (f)(1), not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall-- (A) in consultation with representatives of consumer groups, clothing storage unit manufacturers, craft or handmade furniture manufacturers, and independent child product engineers and experts, examine and assess the effectiveness of any voluntary consumer product safety standards for clothing storage units; and (B) in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, and paragraph (2), promulgate a final consumer product safety standard for clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury, that shall take effect 180 days after the date of promulgation or such a later date as the Commission determines appropriate. (2) Requirements.--The standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall protect children from tip-over-related death or injury with-- (A) tests that simulate the weight of children up to 60 pounds; (B) objective, repeatable, reproducible, and measurable tests or series of tests that simulate real- world use and account for impacts on clothing storage unit stability that may result from placement on carpeted surfaces, drawers with items in them, multiple open drawers, and dynamic force; (C) testing of all clothing storage units, including those 27 inches and above in height; and (D) warning requirements based on ASTM F2057-19, or its successor at the time of enactment, provided that the Consumer Product Safety Commission may strengthen the warning requirements of ASTM F2057-19, or its successor, if reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. (3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. (3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. (e) Revision of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) Notice to commission.--If the performance requirements of a voluntary standard adopted under subsection (d) are subsequently revised, the organization that revised the performance requirements of such standard shall notify the Commission of such revision after final approval. (2) Treatment of revision.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Commission is notified of revised performance requirements of a voluntary standard described in paragraph (1) (or such later date as the Commission determines appropriate), the Commission shall determine whether the revised performance requirements meet the requirements of subsection (d)(2)(A), and if so, modify, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the standard promulgated under subsection (d) to include the revised performance requirements that the Commission determines meet such requirements. The modified standard shall take effect after 180 days or such later date as the Commission deems appropriate. (f) Subsequent Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--Beginning 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subsequent to the publication of a consumer product safety standard under this section, the Commission may, at any time, initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the requirements of such standard or to include additional provisions if the Commission makes a determination that such modifications or additions are reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Petition for revision of rule.-- (A) In general.--If the Commission receives a petition for a new or revised test that permits incorporated safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended, if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use and provide an equivalent or greater level of safety as the tests developed under subsection (c)(2) or the performance requirements described in subsection (d)(2)(A), as applicable, the Commission shall determine within 120 days-- (i) whether the petition meets the requirements for petitions set forth in section 1051.5 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation implementing section 9(i) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. (B) Demonstration of compliance.--Compliance with the testing requirements of a standard revised under paragraph (2)(A) may be demonstrated either through the performance of a new or revised test under paragraph (2)(A) or the performance of the tests otherwise required under a standard promulgated under this section. (3) Treatment of rules.--Any rule promulgated under this subsection, including any modification or revision made under this subsection, shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). Passed the Senate September 29, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3232 _______________________________________________________________________

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. 3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. ( 4) Treatment of standard.--A consumer product safety standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. 2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. (3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. ( e) Revision of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) Notice to commission.--If the performance requirements of a voluntary standard adopted under subsection (d) are subsequently revised, the organization that revised the performance requirements of such standard shall notify the Commission of such revision after final approval. ( (f) Subsequent Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--Beginning 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subsequent to the publication of a consumer product safety standard under this section, the Commission may, at any time, initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the requirements of such standard or to include additional provisions if the Commission makes a determination that such modifications or additions are reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. ( 2058(i)); and (ii) whether the petition demonstrates that the test could reasonably meet the requirements of subsection (c)(2)(B), and if so, the Commission shall determine by recorded vote, within 60 days after the determination, whether to initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to revise a consumer product safety standard promulgated under this section to include the new or revised test. ( 3) Treatment of rules.--Any rule promulgated under this subsection, including any modification or revision made under this subsection, shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058).

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. ( 3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. ( d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. ( 3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. ( B) Demonstration of compliance.--Compliance with the testing requirements of a standard revised under paragraph (2)(A) may be demonstrated either through the performance of a new or revised test under paragraph (2)(A) or the performance of the tests otherwise required under a standard promulgated under this section. ( Passed the Senate September 29, 2022.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. ( 3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. ( d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. ( 3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. ( B) Demonstration of compliance.--Compliance with the testing requirements of a standard revised under paragraph (2)(A) may be demonstrated either through the performance of a new or revised test under paragraph (2)(A) or the performance of the tests otherwise required under a standard promulgated under this section. ( Passed the Senate September 29, 2022.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. 3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. ( 4) Treatment of standard.--A consumer product safety standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. 2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. (3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. ( e) Revision of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) Notice to commission.--If the performance requirements of a voluntary standard adopted under subsection (d) are subsequently revised, the organization that revised the performance requirements of such standard shall notify the Commission of such revision after final approval. ( (f) Subsequent Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--Beginning 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subsequent to the publication of a consumer product safety standard under this section, the Commission may, at any time, initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the requirements of such standard or to include additional provisions if the Commission makes a determination that such modifications or additions are reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. ( 2058(i)); and (ii) whether the petition demonstrates that the test could reasonably meet the requirements of subsection (c)(2)(B), and if so, the Commission shall determine by recorded vote, within 60 days after the determination, whether to initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to revise a consumer product safety standard promulgated under this section to include the new or revised test. ( 3) Treatment of rules.--Any rule promulgated under this subsection, including any modification or revision made under this subsection, shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058).

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. ( 3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. ( d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. ( 3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. ( B) Demonstration of compliance.--Compliance with the testing requirements of a standard revised under paragraph (2)(A) may be demonstrated either through the performance of a new or revised test under paragraph (2)(A) or the performance of the tests otherwise required under a standard promulgated under this section. ( Passed the Senate September 29, 2022.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. 3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. ( 4) Treatment of standard.--A consumer product safety standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. 2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. (3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. ( e) Revision of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) Notice to commission.--If the performance requirements of a voluntary standard adopted under subsection (d) are subsequently revised, the organization that revised the performance requirements of such standard shall notify the Commission of such revision after final approval. ( (f) Subsequent Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--Beginning 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, subsequent to the publication of a consumer product safety standard under this section, the Commission may, at any time, initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the requirements of such standard or to include additional provisions if the Commission makes a determination that such modifications or additions are reasonably necessary to protect children from tip-over-related death or injury. ( 2058(i)); and (ii) whether the petition demonstrates that the test could reasonably meet the requirements of subsection (c)(2)(B), and if so, the Commission shall determine by recorded vote, within 60 days after the determination, whether to initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to revise a consumer product safety standard promulgated under this section to include the new or revised test. ( 3) Treatment of rules.--Any rule promulgated under this subsection, including any modification or revision made under this subsection, shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058).

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. ( 3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. ( d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. ( 3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. ( B) Demonstration of compliance.--Compliance with the testing requirements of a standard revised under paragraph (2)(A) may be demonstrated either through the performance of a new or revised test under paragraph (2)(A) or the performance of the tests otherwise required under a standard promulgated under this section. ( Passed the Senate September 29, 2022.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. 2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. ( e) Revision of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) Notice to commission.--If the performance requirements of a voluntary standard adopted under subsection (d) are subsequently revised, the organization that revised the performance requirements of such standard shall notify the Commission of such revision after final approval. ( ( ( 2058(i)); and (ii) whether the petition demonstrates that the test could reasonably meet the requirements of subsection (c)(2)(B), and if so, the Commission shall determine by recorded vote, within 60 days after the determination, whether to initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to revise a consumer product safety standard promulgated under this section to include the new or revised test. ( 3) Treatment of rules.--Any rule promulgated under this subsection, including any modification or revision made under this subsection, shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058).

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. ( 3) Testing clarification.--Tests referred to in paragraph (2)(B) shall allow for the utilization of safety features (excluding tip restraints) to work as intended if the features cannot be overridden by consumers in normal use. ( d) Adoption of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) In general.--If a voluntary standard exists that meets the requirements of paragraph (2), the Commission shall, not later than 180 days after the date on which such determination is made and in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, promulgate a final consumer product safety standard that adopts the applicable performance requirements of such voluntary standard related to protecting children from tip-over-related death or injury. (2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. ( 3) Notice required to be published in the federal register.--The Commission shall publish a notice in the Federal Register upon beginning the promulgation of a rule under this subsection. ( B) Demonstration of compliance.--Compliance with the testing requirements of a standard revised under paragraph (2)(A) may be demonstrated either through the performance of a new or revised test under paragraph (2)(A) or the performance of the tests otherwise required under a standard promulgated under this section. ( Passed the Senate September 29, 2022.

To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety rule for free-standing clothing storage units to protect children from tip-over related death or injury, and for other purposes. b) CPSC Determination of Scope.--The Consumer Product Safety Commission shall specify the types of furniture items within the scope of subsection (a) as part of a standard promulgated under this section based on tip-over data as reasonably necessary to protect children up to 72 months of age from injury or death. 2) Requirements.--The requirements of this paragraph with respect to a voluntary standard for clothing storage units are that such standard-- (A) includes performance requirements that meet the requirements described in subsection (c)(2); (B) is, or will be, published not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (C) is developed by ASTM International or such other standard development organization that the Commission determines is in compliance with the intent of this Act. ( e) Revision of Voluntary Standard.-- (1) Notice to commission.--If the performance requirements of a voluntary standard adopted under subsection (d) are subsequently revised, the organization that revised the performance requirements of such standard shall notify the Commission of such revision after final approval. ( ( ( 2058(i)); and (ii) whether the petition demonstrates that the test could reasonably meet the requirements of subsection (c)(2)(B), and if so, the Commission shall determine by recorded vote, within 60 days after the determination, whether to initiate rulemaking, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to revise a consumer product safety standard promulgated under this section to include the new or revised test. ( 3) Treatment of rules.--Any rule promulgated under this subsection, including any modification or revision made under this subsection, shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058).

H.R.3360

Animals

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions regarding shark conservation and fishery management. The bill requires any country that seeks to import shark products into the United States to obtain a certification from the Department of Commerce that the country has a regulatory program in effect to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, including measures to prohibit the removal of any of the fins of a shark (including the tail). Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program. The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) a nation if-- ``(A) that nation or any individual or entity of that nation has imported shark products into the United States or seeks to import shark products into the United States; and ``(B) the nation has not sought and obtained, by not later than the effective date of subsection (g)(1), a certification from the Secretary under that subsection that the nation has in effect a regulatory program to provide for the conservation of sharks, including measures to prohibit removal of any of the fins of a shark (including the tail) and discarding the carcass of the shark at sea, that is comparable to that of the United States.''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3).''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Shark Conservation and Trade Fairness Certification.-- ``(1) Prohibition on importation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), shark products shall not be imported into the United States unless the shark products are of a species of shark that were landed in a nation to which the Secretary has granted a certification or partial certification for such species under paragraph (2). ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(2) Certifications.--Pursuant to the regulations promulgated under paragraphs (3) and (5), the Secretary-- ``(A) shall grant a certification to any nation that has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States; and ``(B) may grant a partial certification for one or more specific species of shark to a nation if the Secretary determines that such nation-- ``(i) has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs that are comparable to the regulatory programs of the United States to provide for the conservation and management of such species imported into the United States or used to produce the shark products imported into the United States; and ``(ii) has in effect an effective ban on shark finning, that is comparable to that of the United States. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection, by not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, respectively. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, governing the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). ``(B) Content of regulations.--Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this paragraph for the certification. ``(C) Criteria for certification or partial certification.--The regulations promulgated under subparagraph (A) shall establish criteria for determining whether a nation has and effectively enforces regulatory programs for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States, including, at a minimum, a requirement that such programs-- ``(i) be consistent with the national standards for fishery conservation and management set forth in section 301(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1851(a)); ``(ii) provide for regularly updated management plans, scientifically established catch limits, and bycatch assessments and minimization; ``(iii) include a program to prevent overfishing and to rebuild overfished stocks; ``(iv) require reporting and data collection; ``(v) be consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization; and ``(vi) include a mechanism to ensure that, if the nation allows landings of sharks by foreign vessels that are not subject to such programs of such nation, only shark products that comply with such programs are exported to the United States. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, and a failure to make a determination required under paragraph (4), shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. ``(9) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Shark.--The term `shark' means any species of the subclass Elasmobranchii. ``(B) Shark product.--The term `shark product' means a live shark; a whole shark; the meat, skin, oil, fin (including a wing or tail), gill raker, cartilage, jaw, tooth, or liver of a shark; or any product containing meat, skin, oil, a fin (including a wing or tail), gill raker, cartilage, jaw, tooth, or liver derived from a shark. ``(C) Shark finning.--The term `shark finning' means the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remaining carcass of the shark at sea.''. SEC. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. Section 608(a) of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826i(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (F), and inserting the following: ``(F) to adopt shark conservation and management measures and measures to prevent shark finning, which are consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations;''; and (2) by striking paragraph (3), and inserting the following: ``(3) seeking to enter into international agreement that require measures for the conservation and management of sharks and measures to prevent shark finning, which are consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; and''. SEC. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section. SEC. 5. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any Federal or State law establishing additional or more stringent requirements than the requirements of subsection (g) of section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k), as added by section 3. SEC. 6. FUNDING. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027. <all>

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks.

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021

Rep. Webster, Daniel

R

FL

This bill revises provisions regarding shark conservation and fishery management. The bill requires any country that seeks to import shark products into the United States to obtain a certification from the Department of Commerce that the country has a regulatory program in effect to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, including measures to prohibit the removal of any of the fins of a shark (including the tail). Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program. The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.

SHORT TITLE. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. ''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ``(2) Certifications.--Pursuant to the regulations promulgated under paragraphs (3) and (5), the Secretary-- ``(A) shall grant a certification to any nation that has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States; and ``(B) may grant a partial certification for one or more specific species of shark to a nation if the Secretary determines that such nation-- ``(i) has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs that are comparable to the regulatory programs of the United States to provide for the conservation and management of such species imported into the United States or used to produce the shark products imported into the United States; and ``(ii) has in effect an effective ban on shark finning, that is comparable to that of the United States. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. ``(B) Shark product.--The term `shark product' means a live shark; a whole shark; the meat, skin, oil, fin (including a wing or tail), gill raker, cartilage, jaw, tooth, or liver of a shark; or any product containing meat, skin, oil, a fin (including a wing or tail), gill raker, cartilage, jaw, tooth, or liver derived from a shark. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. 5. SEC. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

SHORT TITLE. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. ''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ``(2) Certifications.--Pursuant to the regulations promulgated under paragraphs (3) and (5), the Secretary-- ``(A) shall grant a certification to any nation that has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States; and ``(B) may grant a partial certification for one or more specific species of shark to a nation if the Secretary determines that such nation-- ``(i) has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs that are comparable to the regulatory programs of the United States to provide for the conservation and management of such species imported into the United States or used to produce the shark products imported into the United States; and ``(ii) has in effect an effective ban on shark finning, that is comparable to that of the United States. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 4. 5. SEC.

SHORT TITLE. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. ''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(2) Certifications.--Pursuant to the regulations promulgated under paragraphs (3) and (5), the Secretary-- ``(A) shall grant a certification to any nation that has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States; and ``(B) may grant a partial certification for one or more specific species of shark to a nation if the Secretary determines that such nation-- ``(i) has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs that are comparable to the regulatory programs of the United States to provide for the conservation and management of such species imported into the United States or used to produce the shark products imported into the United States; and ``(ii) has in effect an effective ban on shark finning, that is comparable to that of the United States. ``(B) Content of regulations.--Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this paragraph for the certification. 1851(a)); ``(ii) provide for regularly updated management plans, scientifically established catch limits, and bycatch assessments and minimization; ``(iii) include a program to prevent overfishing and to rebuild overfished stocks; ``(iv) require reporting and data collection; ``(v) be consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization; and ``(vi) include a mechanism to ensure that, if the nation allows landings of sharks by foreign vessels that are not subject to such programs of such nation, only shark products that comply with such programs are exported to the United States. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. ``(B) Shark product.--The term `shark product' means a live shark; a whole shark; the meat, skin, oil, fin (including a wing or tail), gill raker, cartilage, jaw, tooth, or liver of a shark; or any product containing meat, skin, oil, a fin (including a wing or tail), gill raker, cartilage, jaw, tooth, or liver derived from a shark. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. 5. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. 1826k), as added by section 3. SEC. FUNDING. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. ''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(2) Certifications.--Pursuant to the regulations promulgated under paragraphs (3) and (5), the Secretary-- ``(A) shall grant a certification to any nation that has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States; and ``(B) may grant a partial certification for one or more specific species of shark to a nation if the Secretary determines that such nation-- ``(i) has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs that are comparable to the regulatory programs of the United States to provide for the conservation and management of such species imported into the United States or used to produce the shark products imported into the United States; and ``(ii) has in effect an effective ban on shark finning, that is comparable to that of the United States. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection, by not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, respectively. ``(B) Content of regulations.--Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this paragraph for the certification. 1851(a)); ``(ii) provide for regularly updated management plans, scientifically established catch limits, and bycatch assessments and minimization; ``(iii) include a program to prevent overfishing and to rebuild overfished stocks; ``(iv) require reporting and data collection; ``(v) be consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization; and ``(vi) include a mechanism to ensure that, if the nation allows landings of sharks by foreign vessels that are not subject to such programs of such nation, only shark products that comply with such programs are exported to the United States. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, and a failure to make a determination required under paragraph (4), shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. ``(9) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Shark.--The term `shark' means any species of the subclass Elasmobranchii. ``(B) Shark product.--The term `shark product' means a live shark; a whole shark; the meat, skin, oil, fin (including a wing or tail), gill raker, cartilage, jaw, tooth, or liver of a shark; or any product containing meat, skin, oil, a fin (including a wing or tail), gill raker, cartilage, jaw, tooth, or liver derived from a shark. ``(C) Shark finning.--The term `shark finning' means the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remaining carcass of the shark at sea.''. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. 5. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any Federal or State law establishing additional or more stringent requirements than the requirements of subsection (g) of section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k), as added by section 3. SEC. FUNDING. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. ''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ''; ( ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection, by not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, respectively. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, and a failure to make a determination required under paragraph (4), shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. 2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, governing the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. 2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, governing the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. ''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ''; ( ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection, by not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, respectively. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, and a failure to make a determination required under paragraph (4), shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. 2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, governing the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. ''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ''; ( ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection, by not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, respectively. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, and a failure to make a determination required under paragraph (4), shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. 2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to a nation identified under subsection (a)(3). ``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, Tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes, by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct non- commercial scientific research. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, governing the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(8) Effective date.--Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are issued under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection, by not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, respectively. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, governing the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for no more than three years after the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection, by not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, respectively. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, to include rays and skates in the species and species groups specified in subsection (a)(2) of that section. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

H.R.7952

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit for a specified main segment of the natural gas distribution pipeline (including all appurtenances used in the operation of such pipeline) within Valley Forge National Historical Park if such pipeline main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the park. The authority to grant a right-of-way permit for such pipeline shall apply only to the main segment and shall not apply to any other part of the natural gas distribution main system or any other pipeline system within the park.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION MAIN SEGMENT AT VALLEY FORGE NHP. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. (b) Scope of Authority.--The authority to grant a right-of-way permit under subsection (a) shall apply only to the covered main segment and shall not apply to any other part of the natural gas distribution main system or any other pipeline system within the Park. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered main segment.--The term ``covered main segment'' means the portions of the natural gas distribution main (including all appurtenances used in the operation of such main) within the Park-- (A) existing on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) that are located under, along, or adjacent to the segments of North Gulph Road and Valley Forge Park Road (SR3039 and SR0023 respectively, as those roads were aligned on January 21, 2022) that are between-- (i) the intersection of North Gulph Road with Richards Road; and (ii) a point on Valley Forge Park Road located 500 feet northwest of its intersection with County Line Road. (2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 3. 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

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Rep. Dean, Madeleine

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This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit for a specified main segment of the natural gas distribution pipeline (including all appurtenances used in the operation of such pipeline) within Valley Forge National Historical Park if such pipeline main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the park. The authority to grant a right-of-way permit for such pipeline shall apply only to the main segment and shall not apply to any other part of the natural gas distribution main system or any other pipeline system within the park.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION MAIN SEGMENT AT VALLEY FORGE NHP. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. (b) Scope of Authority.--The authority to grant a right-of-way permit under subsection (a) shall apply only to the covered main segment and shall not apply to any other part of the natural gas distribution main system or any other pipeline system within the Park. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered main segment.--The term ``covered main segment'' means the portions of the natural gas distribution main (including all appurtenances used in the operation of such main) within the Park-- (A) existing on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) that are located under, along, or adjacent to the segments of North Gulph Road and Valley Forge Park Road (SR3039 and SR0023 respectively, as those roads were aligned on January 21, 2022) that are between-- (i) the intersection of North Gulph Road with Richards Road; and (ii) a point on Valley Forge Park Road located 500 feet northwest of its intersection with County Line Road. (2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 3. 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act''. RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION MAIN SEGMENT AT VALLEY FORGE NHP. (b) Scope of Authority.--The authority to grant a right-of-way permit under subsection (a) shall apply only to the covered main segment and shall not apply to any other part of the natural gas distribution main system or any other pipeline system within the Park. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered main segment.--The term ``covered main segment'' means the portions of the natural gas distribution main (including all appurtenances used in the operation of such main) within the Park-- (A) existing on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) that are located under, along, or adjacent to the segments of North Gulph Road and Valley Forge Park Road (SR3039 and SR0023 respectively, as those roads were aligned on January 21, 2022) that are between-- (i) the intersection of North Gulph Road with Richards Road; and (ii) a point on Valley Forge Park Road located 500 feet northwest of its intersection with County Line Road. (2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION MAIN SEGMENT AT VALLEY FORGE NHP. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. (b) Scope of Authority.--The authority to grant a right-of-way permit under subsection (a) shall apply only to the covered main segment and shall not apply to any other part of the natural gas distribution main system or any other pipeline system within the Park. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered main segment.--The term ``covered main segment'' means the portions of the natural gas distribution main (including all appurtenances used in the operation of such main) within the Park-- (A) existing on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) that are located under, along, or adjacent to the segments of North Gulph Road and Valley Forge Park Road (SR3039 and SR0023 respectively, as those roads were aligned on January 21, 2022) that are between-- (i) the intersection of North Gulph Road with Richards Road; and (ii) a point on Valley Forge Park Road located 500 feet northwest of its intersection with County Line Road. (2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 3. 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Valley Forge Park Realignment Permit and Promise Act''. SEC. 2. RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION MAIN SEGMENT AT VALLEY FORGE NHP. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. (b) Scope of Authority.--The authority to grant a right-of-way permit under subsection (a) shall apply only to the covered main segment and shall not apply to any other part of the natural gas distribution main system or any other pipeline system within the Park. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered main segment.--The term ``covered main segment'' means the portions of the natural gas distribution main (including all appurtenances used in the operation of such main) within the Park-- (A) existing on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (B) that are located under, along, or adjacent to the segments of North Gulph Road and Valley Forge Park Road (SR3039 and SR0023 respectively, as those roads were aligned on January 21, 2022) that are between-- (i) the intersection of North Gulph Road with Richards Road; and (ii) a point on Valley Forge Park Road located 500 feet northwest of its intersection with County Line Road. (2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 3. 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Passed the House of Representatives December 12, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk. By Kevin F. McCumber, Deputy Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 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 Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way permit with respect to a natural gas distribution pipeline within Valley Forge National Historical Park, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may issue a right-of-way permit pursuant to part 14 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act), for the covered main segment if the covered main segment is relocated to a proposed realignment of Valley Forge Park Road and North Gulph Road within the Park. ( 2) Park.--The term ``Park'' means Valley Forge National Historical Park. ( Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

H.R.8337

Environmental Protection

Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a research initiative to evaluate carbon sequestration.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. SEC. 2. CARBON SEQUESTRATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish an initiative to evaluate terrestrial carbon sequestration and carbon sequestration in geologic formations to-- (1) enhance the scientific understanding of, and reduce uncertainties associated with, the long- and short-term behavior and potential environmental effects of sequestered carbon; (2) inform improved risk-assessment methods, risk- management practices, and standards with respect to the sequestration of carbon on large and small scales; and (3) provide reference data needed for the development and demonstration of new carbon sequestration technologies. (b) Initiative Components.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall-- (1) identify scientific challenges for widespread adoption of terrestrial carbon sequestration and carbon sequestration in geological formations, including in shallow formations and sites not used for enhanced oil recovery; (2) develop, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies' research efforts, a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda to address such scientific challenges; and (3) leverage for the advancement of modeling and analysis the collective body of knowledge and data, including experience and resources from existing carbon utilization and sequestration research, entities, and demonstrations, from-- (A) the United States Geological Survey, the Agricultural Research Service, and the national Carbon Utilization Research Center; (B) the Department of Energy, including the Office of Science; and (C) other Federal agencies, research communities, and users of the reference data referred to in subsection (a)(3), including the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, the Forest Service, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. (3) Collecting, identifying, and utilizing data needed to increase the understanding of terrestrial carbon sequestration, in particular carbon sequestered through agricultural practices and conservation agriculture, such as rangeland and grazing management, soil cover, and crop rotations. (4) Advancing the commercialization of new and existing sequestration technologies or methods. (d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. (2) Research entities, services, and partnerships of the Department of Agriculture, including the Agricultural Research Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. (3) Research entities of the Department of the Interior. (e) Research Plan.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate the long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda required pursuant to subsection (b)(2). (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins. <all>

Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes.

Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act

Rep. Lucas, Frank D.

R

OK

This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a research initiative to evaluate carbon sequestration.

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. CARBON SEQUESTRATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. (3) Collecting, identifying, and utilizing data needed to increase the understanding of terrestrial carbon sequestration, in particular carbon sequestered through agricultural practices and conservation agriculture, such as rangeland and grazing management, soil cover, and crop rotations. (4) Advancing the commercialization of new and existing sequestration technologies or methods. (d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. (2) Research entities, services, and partnerships of the Department of Agriculture, including the Agricultural Research Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. (3) Research entities of the Department of the Interior. (e) Research Plan.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate the long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda required pursuant to subsection (b)(2). (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

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. CARBON SEQUESTRATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. (3) Collecting, identifying, and utilizing data needed to increase the understanding of terrestrial carbon sequestration, in particular carbon sequestered through agricultural practices and conservation agriculture, such as rangeland and grazing management, soil cover, and crop rotations. (4) Advancing the commercialization of new and existing sequestration technologies or methods. (d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. (2) Research entities, services, and partnerships of the Department of Agriculture, including the Agricultural Research Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. (3) Research entities of the Department of the Interior. (e) Research Plan.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate the long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda required pursuant to subsection (b)(2). (2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. SEC. 2. CARBON SEQUESTRATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish an initiative to evaluate terrestrial carbon sequestration and carbon sequestration in geologic formations to-- (1) enhance the scientific understanding of, and reduce uncertainties associated with, the long- and short-term behavior and potential environmental effects of sequestered carbon; (2) inform improved risk-assessment methods, risk- management practices, and standards with respect to the sequestration of carbon on large and small scales; and (3) provide reference data needed for the development and demonstration of new carbon sequestration technologies. (b) Initiative Components.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall-- (1) identify scientific challenges for widespread adoption of terrestrial carbon sequestration and carbon sequestration in geological formations, including in shallow formations and sites not used for enhanced oil recovery; (2) develop, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies' research efforts, a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda to address such scientific challenges; and (3) leverage for the advancement of modeling and analysis the collective body of knowledge and data, including experience and resources from existing carbon utilization and sequestration research, entities, and demonstrations, from-- (A) the United States Geological Survey, the Agricultural Research Service, and the national Carbon Utilization Research Center; (B) the Department of Energy, including the Office of Science; and (C) other Federal agencies, research communities, and users of the reference data referred to in subsection (a)(3), including the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, the Forest Service, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. (3) Collecting, identifying, and utilizing data needed to increase the understanding of terrestrial carbon sequestration, in particular carbon sequestered through agricultural practices and conservation agriculture, such as rangeland and grazing management, soil cover, and crop rotations. (4) Advancing the commercialization of new and existing sequestration technologies or methods. (d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. (2) Research entities, services, and partnerships of the Department of Agriculture, including the Agricultural Research Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. (3) Research entities of the Department of the Interior. (e) Research Plan.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate the long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda required pursuant to subsection (b)(2). (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins. <all>

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. SEC. 2. CARBON SEQUESTRATION RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall establish an initiative to evaluate terrestrial carbon sequestration and carbon sequestration in geologic formations to-- (1) enhance the scientific understanding of, and reduce uncertainties associated with, the long- and short-term behavior and potential environmental effects of sequestered carbon; (2) inform improved risk-assessment methods, risk- management practices, and standards with respect to the sequestration of carbon on large and small scales; and (3) provide reference data needed for the development and demonstration of new carbon sequestration technologies. (b) Initiative Components.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall-- (1) identify scientific challenges for widespread adoption of terrestrial carbon sequestration and carbon sequestration in geological formations, including in shallow formations and sites not used for enhanced oil recovery; (2) develop, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies' research efforts, a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda to address such scientific challenges; and (3) leverage for the advancement of modeling and analysis the collective body of knowledge and data, including experience and resources from existing carbon utilization and sequestration research, entities, and demonstrations, from-- (A) the United States Geological Survey, the Agricultural Research Service, and the national Carbon Utilization Research Center; (B) the Department of Energy, including the Office of Science; and (C) other Federal agencies, research communities, and users of the reference data referred to in subsection (a)(3), including the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, the Forest Service, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. (3) Collecting, identifying, and utilizing data needed to increase the understanding of terrestrial carbon sequestration, in particular carbon sequestered through agricultural practices and conservation agriculture, such as rangeland and grazing management, soil cover, and crop rotations. (4) Advancing the commercialization of new and existing sequestration technologies or methods. (d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. (2) Research entities, services, and partnerships of the Department of Agriculture, including the Agricultural Research Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. (3) Research entities of the Department of the Interior. (e) Research Plan.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Natural Resources, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate the long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda required pursuant to subsection (b)(2). (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins. <all>

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. (c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a carbon sequestration research initiative, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act''. c) Priorities.--In carrying out the initiative under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall prioritize joint research with relevant Federal agencies, including the agencies specified in subsection (b)(3)(C), to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increasing the understanding and development of permanent terrestrial carbon sequestration, including through organic soil carbon sequestration, soil carbon mineralization, artificial reforestation, and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. (2) Developing computational tools and data sharing practices to assess and manage potential environmental impacts at geologic formations and terrestrial carbon storage sites across a variety of ecosystems. ( d) Coordination.--The Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative under subsection (a) with and avoid unnecessary duplication of the following: (1) Other research entities of the Department of Energy, including the National Laboratories and the Advanced Research Projects Agency--Energy. ( (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Terrestrial carbon sequestration.--The term ``terrestrial carbon sequestration'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies engineered by humans and targeted at rangelands, agricultural lands, or fallow lands to increase soil organic carbon levels or sequester carbon through plant and root biomass, including through soil additives, geochemical approaches, and other engineered solutions that can increase the storage of produced carbon in inorganic or mineral forms, such as biochar and carbon mineralization utilizing mine tailings. ( 2) Carbon sequestration in geologic formations.--The term ``carbon sequestration in geologic formations'' means carbon sequestration methods or technologies utilizing existing permeable or porous formations in geologic basins.

H.R.992

International Affairs

No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Justice to report to Congress on the extent to which China has benefited from U.S. taxpayer-funded research. The report shall also contain information including (1) a list of U.S. government-funded entities that have hired Chinese nationals; and (2) a list of U.S. government programs in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields that have cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities.

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) United States taxpayer-funded research should not be used to benefit the People's Republic of China, especially as China undertakes the largest theft of intellectual property in history, as was stated by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. (2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. (3) According to the Department of Education ``one university received research funding from a Chinese multinational conglomerate to develop new algorithms and advanced biometric security techniques for crowd surveillance capabilities,'' while another ``had multiple contracts with the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China''. (4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate found in a November 2019 report that ``American taxpayer funded research has contributed to China's global rise over the last 20 years''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. On the contrary, these international visitors represent valuable contributors to their campuses' achievements, providing financial benefits, diversity of ideas, sought expertise, and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON CHINA BENEFITTING FROM UNITED STATES TAXPAYER-FUNDED RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (2) A list of United States Government programs, grants, and other forms of research funding in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields that have directly or indirectly cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities. (3) The extent to which China's funding of United States taxpayer-funded research institutions has benefitted China. (4) How the Government of China and the Chinese Communist Party have used United States taxpayer-funded research, including as part of China's efforts to support ``civil- military fusion'' and human rights abuses. (c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government. <all>

No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes.

No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021

Rep. Good, Bob

R

VA

This bill requires the Department of Justice to report to Congress on the extent to which China has benefited from U.S. taxpayer-funded research. The report shall also contain information including (1) a list of U.S. government-funded entities that have hired Chinese nationals; and (2) a list of U.S. government programs in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields that have cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) United States taxpayer-funded research should not be used to benefit the People's Republic of China, especially as China undertakes the largest theft of intellectual property in history, as was stated by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. (2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. (3) According to the Department of Education ``one university received research funding from a Chinese multinational conglomerate to develop new algorithms and advanced biometric security techniques for crowd surveillance capabilities,'' while another ``had multiple contracts with the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. On the contrary, these international visitors represent valuable contributors to their campuses' achievements, providing financial benefits, diversity of ideas, sought expertise, and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON CHINA BENEFITTING FROM UNITED STATES TAXPAYER-FUNDED RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (4) How the Government of China and the Chinese Communist Party have used United States taxpayer-funded research, including as part of China's efforts to support ``civil- military fusion'' and human rights abuses. (c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. (3) According to the Department of Education ``one university received research funding from a Chinese multinational conglomerate to develop new algorithms and advanced biometric security techniques for crowd surveillance capabilities,'' while another ``had multiple contracts with the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. On the contrary, these international visitors represent valuable contributors to their campuses' achievements, providing financial benefits, diversity of ideas, sought expertise, and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON CHINA BENEFITTING FROM UNITED STATES TAXPAYER-FUNDED RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. (c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government.

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) United States taxpayer-funded research should not be used to benefit the People's Republic of China, especially as China undertakes the largest theft of intellectual property in history, as was stated by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. (2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. (3) According to the Department of Education ``one university received research funding from a Chinese multinational conglomerate to develop new algorithms and advanced biometric security techniques for crowd surveillance capabilities,'' while another ``had multiple contracts with the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China''. (4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate found in a November 2019 report that ``American taxpayer funded research has contributed to China's global rise over the last 20 years''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. On the contrary, these international visitors represent valuable contributors to their campuses' achievements, providing financial benefits, diversity of ideas, sought expertise, and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON CHINA BENEFITTING FROM UNITED STATES TAXPAYER-FUNDED RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (2) A list of United States Government programs, grants, and other forms of research funding in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields that have directly or indirectly cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities. (3) The extent to which China's funding of United States taxpayer-funded research institutions has benefitted China. (4) How the Government of China and the Chinese Communist Party have used United States taxpayer-funded research, including as part of China's efforts to support ``civil- military fusion'' and human rights abuses. (c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government. <all>

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) United States taxpayer-funded research should not be used to benefit the People's Republic of China, especially as China undertakes the largest theft of intellectual property in history, as was stated by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. (2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. (3) According to the Department of Education ``one university received research funding from a Chinese multinational conglomerate to develop new algorithms and advanced biometric security techniques for crowd surveillance capabilities,'' while another ``had multiple contracts with the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China''. (4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate found in a November 2019 report that ``American taxpayer funded research has contributed to China's global rise over the last 20 years''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. On the contrary, these international visitors represent valuable contributors to their campuses' achievements, providing financial benefits, diversity of ideas, sought expertise, and opportunities for cross-cultural exchange''. SEC. 3. REPORT ON CHINA BENEFITTING FROM UNITED STATES TAXPAYER-FUNDED RESEARCH. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. (b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (2) A list of United States Government programs, grants, and other forms of research funding in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields that have directly or indirectly cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities. (3) The extent to which China's funding of United States taxpayer-funded research institutions has benefitted China. (4) How the Government of China and the Chinese Communist Party have used United States taxpayer-funded research, including as part of China's efforts to support ``civil- military fusion'' and human rights abuses. (c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government. <all>

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate found in a November 2019 report that ``American taxpayer funded research has contributed to China's global rise over the last 20 years''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (2) A list of United States Government programs, grants, and other forms of research funding in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields that have directly or indirectly cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities. ( c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government.

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. ( (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. ( b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. ( (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. ( b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate found in a November 2019 report that ``American taxpayer funded research has contributed to China's global rise over the last 20 years''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (2) A list of United States Government programs, grants, and other forms of research funding in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields that have directly or indirectly cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities. ( c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government.

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. ( (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. ( b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate found in a November 2019 report that ``American taxpayer funded research has contributed to China's global rise over the last 20 years''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (2) A list of United States Government programs, grants, and other forms of research funding in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields that have directly or indirectly cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities. ( c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government.

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. ( (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. ( b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate found in a November 2019 report that ``American taxpayer funded research has contributed to China's global rise over the last 20 years''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (2) A list of United States Government programs, grants, and other forms of research funding in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields that have directly or indirectly cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities. ( c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government.

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 2) According to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, there were more than 35,000 foreign nationals including 10,000 from China conducting research in the Department of Energy's National Labs. ( (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report on the extent to which China has benefitted from United States taxpayer-funded research. ( b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (

To direct the Attorney General to report to Congress on how United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, and for other purposes. 4) The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate found in a November 2019 report that ``American taxpayer funded research has contributed to China's global rise over the last 20 years''. (5) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that China's government has used some students and professors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields as nontraditional collectors of intellectual property, but has also noted that ``the vast majority of the 1.4 million international scholars on U.S. campuses pose no threat to their host institutions, fellow classmates, or research fields. b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) The extent to which United States taxpayer-funded research has benefitted China, including a list of United States Government-funded entities, such as research institutions, laboratories, and institutions of higher education, which have hired Chinese nationals or allowed Chinese nationals to conduct research, including an estimate in the number of nationals hired or involved in research projects. (2) A list of United States Government programs, grants, and other forms of research funding in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields that have directly or indirectly cooperated or affiliated with research institutions in China or Chinese Communist Party entities. ( c) Definition.--In this Act, the term ``United States taypayer- funded research'' means research-- (1) funded by a grant from the Federal Government or a State government; or (2) conducted at an institution that receives funding from the Federal Government or a State government.

H.R.474

Commerce

Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to review whether current privacy standards are sufficient to protect consumer financial information against cyber threats. The bill includes provisions related to investigations, enforcement, and regulations that apply to consumer reporting agencies.

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Consumer Information Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STANDARDS FOR CYBERSECURITY SAFEGUARDS FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. (a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. (2) Revision.--If the Commission determines in the review completed under paragraph (1) that the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) do not require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats, not later than 180 days after the date of the completion of the review, the Commission shall, pursuant to section 553 of title 5, United States Code, revise such regulations so as to provide for standards applicable to covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers that require such agencies and providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. (b) Investigations.-- (1) Initial investigation.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each person or entity that, as of the date described in such subparagraph, is a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider, to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). (B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. (2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of a regulation issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) by a covered consumer reporting agency or a covered service provider shall be treated as a violation of a rule under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of Commission.--The Commission shall enforce, with respect to covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers, the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of such section. Any covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider that violates such a regulation shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT BY STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL. (a) In General.--In any case in which the attorney general of a State, or an official or agency of a State, has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of such State has been or is threatened or adversely affected by an act or practice by a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider in violation of a regulation issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801), the State, as parens patriae, may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to-- (1) enjoin such act or practice; (2) enforce compliance with such regulation; (3) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State; or (4) obtain such other legal and equitable relief as the court may consider to be appropriate. (b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. If the attorney general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in this subsection before the filing of the action, the attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the filing of the action. (c) Authority of Commission.-- (1) In general.--On receiving notice under subsection (b) of an action under this section, the Commission shall have the right-- (A) to intervene in the action; (B) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (C) to file petitions for appeal. (2) Limitation on state action while federal action is pending.--If the Commission or the Attorney General of the United States has instituted a civil action for violation of a regulation issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) by a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider (referred to in this paragraph as the ``Federal action''), no State attorney general, official, or agency may bring an action under this section during the pendency of the Federal action against any defendant named in the complaint in the Federal action for any violation of such regulation alleged in such complaint. (d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (3) Covered service provider.--The term ``covered service provider'' means any person or entity that is a service provider (as defined in section 314.2 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations) through provision of services to a covered consumer reporting agency. <all>

Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2021

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes.

Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2021

Rep. Lieu, Ted

D

CA

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to review whether current privacy standards are sufficient to protect consumer financial information against cyber threats. The bill includes provisions related to investigations, enforcement, and regulations that apply to consumer reporting agencies.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. STANDARDS FOR CYBERSECURITY SAFEGUARDS FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. (B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. 6801). 3. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of Commission.--The Commission shall enforce, with respect to covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers, the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of such section. 4. ENFORCEMENT BY STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL. 6801), the State, as parens patriae, may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to-- (1) enjoin such act or practice; (2) enforce compliance with such regulation; (3) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State; or (4) obtain such other legal and equitable relief as the court may consider to be appropriate. (b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. (c) Authority of Commission.-- (1) In general.--On receiving notice under subsection (b) of an action under this section, the Commission shall have the right-- (A) to intervene in the action; (B) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (C) to file petitions for appeal. (d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. 1681a(p))).

SHORT TITLE. 2. STANDARDS FOR CYBERSECURITY SAFEGUARDS FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. (B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. 6801). 3. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of Commission.--The Commission shall enforce, with respect to covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers, the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) 4. ENFORCEMENT BY STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL. 6801), the State, as parens patriae, may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to-- (1) enjoin such act or practice; (2) enforce compliance with such regulation; (3) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State; or (4) obtain such other legal and equitable relief as the court may consider to be appropriate. (b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. (d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. 1681a(p))).

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Consumer Information Act of 2021''. 2. STANDARDS FOR CYBERSECURITY SAFEGUARDS FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. (a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. (B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. 6801). 3. 6801) by a covered consumer reporting agency or a covered service provider shall be treated as a violation of a rule under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of Commission.--The Commission shall enforce, with respect to covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers, the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of such section. Any covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider that violates such a regulation shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. 4. ENFORCEMENT BY STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL. 6801), the State, as parens patriae, may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to-- (1) enjoin such act or practice; (2) enforce compliance with such regulation; (3) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State; or (4) obtain such other legal and equitable relief as the court may consider to be appropriate. (b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. (c) Authority of Commission.-- (1) In general.--On receiving notice under subsection (b) of an action under this section, the Commission shall have the right-- (A) to intervene in the action; (B) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (C) to file petitions for appeal. (d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (3) Covered service provider.--The term ``covered service provider'' means any person or entity that is a service provider (as defined in section 314.2 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations) through provision of services to a covered consumer reporting agency.

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Consumer Information Act of 2021''. 2. STANDARDS FOR CYBERSECURITY SAFEGUARDS FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. (a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. (B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. (2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). 3. 6801) by a covered consumer reporting agency or a covered service provider shall be treated as a violation of a rule under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of Commission.--The Commission shall enforce, with respect to covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers, the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of such section. Any covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider that violates such a regulation shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. 4. ENFORCEMENT BY STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL. (a) In General.--In any case in which the attorney general of a State, or an official or agency of a State, has reason to believe that an interest of the residents of such State has been or is threatened or adversely affected by an act or practice by a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider in violation of a regulation issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801), the State, as parens patriae, may bring a civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in an appropriate district court of the United States to-- (1) enjoin such act or practice; (2) enforce compliance with such regulation; (3) obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation on behalf of residents of the State; or (4) obtain such other legal and equitable relief as the court may consider to be appropriate. (b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. (c) Authority of Commission.-- (1) In general.--On receiving notice under subsection (b) of an action under this section, the Commission shall have the right-- (A) to intervene in the action; (B) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (C) to file petitions for appeal. 6801) by a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider (referred to in this paragraph as the ``Federal action''), no State attorney general, official, or agency may bring an action under this section during the pendency of the Federal action against any defendant named in the complaint in the Federal action for any violation of such regulation alleged in such complaint. (d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (3) Covered service provider.--The term ``covered service provider'' means any person or entity that is a service provider (as defined in section 314.2 of title 16, Code of Federal Regulations) through provision of services to a covered consumer reporting agency.

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( b) Investigations.-- (1) Initial investigation.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each person or entity that, as of the date described in such subparagraph, is a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider, to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). ( B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. (2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of a regulation issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) by a covered consumer reporting agency or a covered service provider shall be treated as a violation of a rule under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( Any covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider that violates such a regulation shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. If the attorney general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in this subsection before the filing of the action, the attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the filing of the action. ( c) Authority of Commission.-- (1) In general.--On receiving notice under subsection (b) of an action under this section, the Commission shall have the right-- (A) to intervene in the action; (B) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (C) to file petitions for appeal. ( (d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( (b) Investigations.-- (1) Initial investigation.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each person or entity that, as of the date described in such subparagraph, is a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider, to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). ( 2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). were incorporated into and made a part of such section. If the attorney general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in this subsection before the filing of the action, the attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the filing of the action. ( d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( (b) Investigations.-- (1) Initial investigation.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each person or entity that, as of the date described in such subparagraph, is a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider, to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). ( 2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). were incorporated into and made a part of such section. If the attorney general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in this subsection before the filing of the action, the attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the filing of the action. ( d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( b) Investigations.-- (1) Initial investigation.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each person or entity that, as of the date described in such subparagraph, is a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider, to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). ( B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. (2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of a regulation issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) by a covered consumer reporting agency or a covered service provider shall be treated as a violation of a rule under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( Any covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider that violates such a regulation shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. If the attorney general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in this subsection before the filing of the action, the attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the filing of the action. ( c) Authority of Commission.-- (1) In general.--On receiving notice under subsection (b) of an action under this section, the Commission shall have the right-- (A) to intervene in the action; (B) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (C) to file petitions for appeal. ( (d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( (b) Investigations.-- (1) Initial investigation.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each person or entity that, as of the date described in such subparagraph, is a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider, to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). ( 2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). were incorporated into and made a part of such section. If the attorney general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in this subsection before the filing of the action, the attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the filing of the action. ( d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( b) Investigations.-- (1) Initial investigation.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each person or entity that, as of the date described in such subparagraph, is a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider, to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). ( B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. (2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of a regulation issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm- Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) by a covered consumer reporting agency or a covered service provider shall be treated as a violation of a rule under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( Any covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider that violates such a regulation shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. If the attorney general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in this subsection before the filing of the action, the attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the filing of the action. ( c) Authority of Commission.-- (1) In general.--On receiving notice under subsection (b) of an action under this section, the Commission shall have the right-- (A) to intervene in the action; (B) upon so intervening, to be heard on all matters arising therein; and (C) to file petitions for appeal. ( (d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( (b) Investigations.-- (1) Initial investigation.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date described in subparagraph (B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each person or entity that, as of the date described in such subparagraph, is a covered consumer reporting agency or covered service provider, to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). ( 2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). were incorporated into and made a part of such section. If the attorney general, official, or agency determines that it is not feasible to provide the notice described in this subsection before the filing of the action, the attorney general, official, or agency shall provide written notice of the action and a copy of the complaint to the Commission immediately upon the filing of the action. ( d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( ( B) Date described.--The date described in this subparagraph is-- (i) if no revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of subsection (a), the date of the completion of the review required by paragraph (1) of such subsection; or (ii) if revision of such regulations is required by paragraph (2) of such subsection, the date on which the Commission issues the revised regulations. ( 2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action. d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. 2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). ( d) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of bringing a civil action under this section, nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent an attorney general, official, or agency of a State from exercising the powers conferred on the attorney general, official, or agency by the laws of such State to conduct investigations, administer oaths and affirmations, or compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documentary and other evidence. 2) Covered consumer reporting agency.--The term ``covered consumer reporting agency'' means a consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis (as defined in section 603(p) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(p))). (

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to review and potentially revise its standards for safeguarding customer information to ensure that such standards require certain consumer reporting agencies and service providers of such agencies to maintain sufficient safeguards against cyber attacks and related threats, to provide for additional authority to enforce such standards with respect to such agencies and providers, and for other purposes. a) Review of Standards; Potential Revision.-- (1) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall complete a review of the standards contained in the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801) to determine whether such standards require covered consumer reporting agencies and covered service providers to maintain sufficient safeguards to protect customer records and information against cyber attacks and related threats. ( ( ( 2) Subsequent investigations.--From time to time after the date that is 18 months after the date described in paragraph (1)(B), the Commission shall complete an investigation of each covered consumer reporting agency and each covered service provider to determine whether such agency or provider is in compliance with the regulations issued by the Commission under section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6801). b) Notice.--Before filing an action under this section, the attorney general, official, or agency of the State involved shall provide to the Commission a written notice of such action and a copy of the complaint for such action.

H.R.6419

Government Operations and Politics

Fair Chance Improvement Act This bill revises provisions regarding the prohibition on federal contractors, including defense contractors, inquiring about applicants' criminal histories prior to conditional offers of employment. The bill allows the Department of Labor to investigate compliance by a contractor by conducting a compliance evaluation. Currently, Labor investigates compliance pursuant to an applicant's complaint. The bill also expands the sanctions that Labor may impose on a contractor with more than one violation of the prohibition.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Chance Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING THE PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER. (a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``warning'' and inserting ``notice''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation),'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; (iv) by inserting ``as may be necessary'' after ``Federal agencies''; and (v) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) taking an action to impose a sanction described under section 202(7) of Executive Order 11246 (related to equal employment opportunity) and section 60-1.27 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''. (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``warning'' and inserting ``notice''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation),'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; (iv) by inserting ``as may be necessary'' after ``Federal agencies''; and (v) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) taking an action to impose a sanction described under section 202(7) of Executive Order 11246 (related to equal employment opportunity) and section 60-1.27 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''. (c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022. <all>

Fair Chance Improvement Act

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes.

Fair Chance Improvement Act

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria

D

NY

This bill revises provisions regarding the prohibition on federal contractors, including defense contractors, inquiring about applicants' criminal histories prior to conditional offers of employment. The bill allows the Department of Labor to investigate compliance by a contractor by conducting a compliance evaluation. Currently, Labor investigates compliance pursuant to an applicant's complaint. The bill also expands the sanctions that Labor may impose on a contractor with more than one violation of the prohibition.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Chance Improvement Act''. SEC. COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING THE PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER. (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``warning'' and inserting ``notice''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation),'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; (iv) by inserting ``as may be necessary'' after ``Federal agencies''; and (v) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) taking an action to impose a sanction described under section 202(7) of Executive Order 11246 (related to equal employment opportunity) and section 60-1.27 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''. (c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

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 ``Fair Chance Improvement Act''. SEC. COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING THE PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER. ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``warning'' and inserting ``notice''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation),'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; (iv) by inserting ``as may be necessary'' after ``Federal agencies''; and (v) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) taking an action to impose a sanction described under section 202(7) of Executive Order 11246 (related to equal employment opportunity) and section 60-1.27 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''. (c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Chance Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING THE PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER. (a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). ''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``warning'' and inserting ``notice''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation),'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; (iv) by inserting ``as may be necessary'' after ``Federal agencies''; and (v) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) taking an action to impose a sanction described under section 202(7) of Executive Order 11246 (related to equal employment opportunity) and section 60-1.27 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''. (c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022. <all>

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Chance Improvement Act''. SEC. 2. COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING THE PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER. (a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``warning'' and inserting ``notice''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation),'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; (iv) by inserting ``as may be necessary'' after ``Federal agencies''; and (v) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) taking an action to impose a sanction described under section 202(7) of Executive Order 11246 (related to equal employment opportunity) and section 60-1.27 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''. (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''; and (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``warning'' and inserting ``notice''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``head of an executive agency'' and inserting ``Secretary of Labor''; (ii) by inserting ``, based upon the results of a complaint investigation or compliance evaluation conducted by the Secretary of Labor under section 60-1.20, 60- 300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation),'' after ``determines''; (iii) by striking ``such head'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Labor''; (iv) by inserting ``as may be necessary'' after ``Federal agencies''; and (v) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) taking an action to impose a sanction described under section 202(7) of Executive Order 11246 (related to equal employment opportunity) and section 60-1.27 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).''. (c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022. <all>

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

To amend title 10 and title 41, United States Code, to amend the compliance procedures for the prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers, and for other purposes. a) Civilian Agency Contracts.--Section 4714(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). (b) Defense Contracts.--Section 2339 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Compliance.-- ``(1) Procedures for submission of complaint.--The Secretary of Labor shall establish, and make available to the public, procedures under which an applicant for a position with a Federal contractor may submit to the Secretary a complaint, or any other information, relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B). ``(2) Investigation of compliance.--In addition to the authority to investigate compliance by a contractor with subsection (a)(1)(B) pursuant to a complaint submitted under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may investigate compliance with subsection (a)(1)(B) in conducting a compliance evaluation under section 60-1.20, 60-300.60, or 60-741.60 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation). c) Effective Date.--This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after December 20, 2022.

S.1670

Taxation

Credit for Caring Act of 2021 This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines eligible caregiver as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 for Caring Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. (a) In General.--Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 25D the following new section: ``SEC. 25E. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an eligible caregiver, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to 30 percent of the qualified expenses paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year to the extent that such expenses exceed $2,000. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not exceed $5,000. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. If any increase determined under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(c) Eligible Caregiver.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible caregiver' means an individual who-- ``(1) during the taxable year pays or incurs qualified expenses in connection with providing care for a qualified care recipient, and ``(2) has earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) for the taxable year in excess of $7,500. ``(d) Qualified Care Recipient.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified care recipient' means, with respect to any taxable year, any individual who-- ``(A) is the spouse of the eligible caregiver, or any other person who bears a relationship to the eligible caregiver described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (H) of section 152(d)(2), and ``(B) has been certified, before the due date for filing the return of tax for the taxable year, by a licensed health care practitioner (as defined in section 7702B(c)(4)) as being an individual with long- term care needs described in paragraph (3) for a period-- ``(i) which is at least 180 consecutive days, and ``(ii) a portion of which occurs within the taxable year. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(3) Individuals with long-term care needs.--An individual is described in this paragraph if the individual meets any of the following requirements: ``(A) The individual is at least 6 years of age and-- ``(i) is unable to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) due to a loss of functional capacity, or ``(ii) requires substantial supervision to protect such individual from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment and is unable to perform, without reminding or cuing assistance, at least 1 activity of daily living (as so defined) or to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary (in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services), is unable to engage in age appropriate activities. ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. ``(e) Qualified Expenses.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (4), the term `qualified expenses' means expenditures for goods, services, and supports that-- ``(A) assist a qualified care recipient with accomplishing activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) and instrumental activities of daily living (as defined in section 1915(k)(6)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(k)(6)(F))), and ``(B) are provided solely for use by such qualified care recipient. ``(2) Adjustment for other tax benefits.--The amount of qualified expenses otherwise taken into account under paragraph (1) with respect to an individual shall be reduced by the sum of any amounts paid for the benefit of such individual for the taxable year which are-- ``(A) taken into account under section 21 or 213, or ``(B) excluded from gross income under section 129, 223(f), or 529A(c)(1)(B). ``(3) Goods, services, and supports.--For purposes of paragraph (1), goods, services, and supports (as defined by the Secretary) shall include-- ``(A) human assistance, supervision, cuing and standby assistance, ``(B) assistive technologies and devices (including remote health monitoring), ``(C) environmental modifications (including home modifications), ``(D) health maintenance tasks (such as medication management), ``(E) information, ``(F) transportation of the qualified care recipient, ``(G) nonhealth items (such as incontinence supplies), and ``(H) coordination of and services for people who live in their own home, a residential setting, or a nursing facility, as well as the cost of care in these or other locations. ``(4) Qualified expenses for eligible caregivers.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the following shall be treated as qualified expenses if paid or incurred by an eligible caregiver: ``(A) Expenditures for respite care for a qualified care recipient. ``(B) Expenditures for counseling, support groups, or training relating to caring for a qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(D) Travel costs of the eligible caregiver related to caring for a qualified care recipient. ``(E) Expenditures for technologies, as determined by the Secretary, that assist an eligible caregiver in providing care for a qualified care recipient. ``(5) Human assistance.--The term `human assistance' includes the costs of a direct care worker. ``(6) Documentation.--An expense shall not be taken into account under this section unless the eligible caregiver substantiates such expense under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary shall provide. ``(7) Mileage rate.--For purposes of this section, the mileage rate for the use of a passenger automobile shall be the standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for medical purposes. Such rate may be used in lieu of actual automobile-related travel expenses. ``(8) Coordination with able accounts.--Qualified expenses for a taxable year shall not include contributions to an ABLE account (as defined in section 529A). ``(f) Phase Out Based on Adjusted Gross Income.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the credit allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $100 for each $1,000 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income exceeds the threshold amount. ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(3) Threshold amount.--The term `threshold amount' means-- ``(A) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(B) $75,000 in any other case. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 25D the following new item: ``Sec. 25E. Working family caregivers.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

Credit for Caring Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers.

Credit for Caring Act of 2021

Sen. Ernst, Joni

R

IA

This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines eligible caregiver as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.

This Act may be cited as the ``Credit for Caring Act of 2021''. SEC. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not exceed $5,000. ``(c) Eligible Caregiver.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible caregiver' means an individual who-- ``(1) during the taxable year pays or incurs qualified expenses in connection with providing care for a qualified care recipient, and ``(2) has earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) for the taxable year in excess of $7,500. ``(3) Individuals with long-term care needs.--An individual is described in this paragraph if the individual meets any of the following requirements: ``(A) The individual is at least 6 years of age and-- ``(i) is unable to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) due to a loss of functional capacity, or ``(ii) requires substantial supervision to protect such individual from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment and is unable to perform, without reminding or cuing assistance, at least 1 activity of daily living (as so defined) or to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary (in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services), is unable to engage in age appropriate activities. ``(5) Human assistance.--The term `human assistance' includes the costs of a direct care worker. ``(7) Mileage rate.--For purposes of this section, the mileage rate for the use of a passenger automobile shall be the standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for medical purposes. ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 25D the following new item: ``Sec. 25E.

This Act may be cited as the ``Credit for Caring Act of 2021''. SEC. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not exceed $5,000. ``(c) Eligible Caregiver.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible caregiver' means an individual who-- ``(1) during the taxable year pays or incurs qualified expenses in connection with providing care for a qualified care recipient, and ``(2) has earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) for the taxable year in excess of $7,500. ``(3) Individuals with long-term care needs.--An individual is described in this paragraph if the individual meets any of the following requirements: ``(A) The individual is at least 6 years of age and-- ``(i) is unable to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) due to a loss of functional capacity, or ``(ii) requires substantial supervision to protect such individual from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment and is unable to perform, without reminding or cuing assistance, at least 1 activity of daily living (as so defined) or to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary (in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services), is unable to engage in age appropriate activities. ``(5) Human assistance.--The term `human assistance' includes the costs of a direct care worker. ``(7) Mileage rate.--For purposes of this section, the mileage rate for the use of a passenger automobile shall be the standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for medical purposes. ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. 25E.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 for Caring Act of 2021''. SEC. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not exceed $5,000. ``(c) Eligible Caregiver.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible caregiver' means an individual who-- ``(1) during the taxable year pays or incurs qualified expenses in connection with providing care for a qualified care recipient, and ``(2) has earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) for the taxable year in excess of $7,500. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(3) Individuals with long-term care needs.--An individual is described in this paragraph if the individual meets any of the following requirements: ``(A) The individual is at least 6 years of age and-- ``(i) is unable to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) due to a loss of functional capacity, or ``(ii) requires substantial supervision to protect such individual from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment and is unable to perform, without reminding or cuing assistance, at least 1 activity of daily living (as so defined) or to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary (in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services), is unable to engage in age appropriate activities. ``(3) Goods, services, and supports.--For purposes of paragraph (1), goods, services, and supports (as defined by the Secretary) shall include-- ``(A) human assistance, supervision, cuing and standby assistance, ``(B) assistive technologies and devices (including remote health monitoring), ``(C) environmental modifications (including home modifications), ``(D) health maintenance tasks (such as medication management), ``(E) information, ``(F) transportation of the qualified care recipient, ``(G) nonhealth items (such as incontinence supplies), and ``(H) coordination of and services for people who live in their own home, a residential setting, or a nursing facility, as well as the cost of care in these or other locations. ``(B) Expenditures for counseling, support groups, or training relating to caring for a qualified care recipient. ``(5) Human assistance.--The term `human assistance' includes the costs of a direct care worker. ``(7) Mileage rate.--For purposes of this section, the mileage rate for the use of a passenger automobile shall be the standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for medical purposes. ``(8) Coordination with able accounts.--Qualified expenses for a taxable year shall not include contributions to an ABLE account (as defined in section 529A). ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 25D the following new item: ``Sec. 25E.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 for Caring Act of 2021''. SEC. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(b) Limitation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall not exceed $5,000. ``(c) Eligible Caregiver.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible caregiver' means an individual who-- ``(1) during the taxable year pays or incurs qualified expenses in connection with providing care for a qualified care recipient, and ``(2) has earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) for the taxable year in excess of $7,500. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(3) Individuals with long-term care needs.--An individual is described in this paragraph if the individual meets any of the following requirements: ``(A) The individual is at least 6 years of age and-- ``(i) is unable to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) due to a loss of functional capacity, or ``(ii) requires substantial supervision to protect such individual from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment and is unable to perform, without reminding or cuing assistance, at least 1 activity of daily living (as so defined) or to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the Secretary (in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services), is unable to engage in age appropriate activities. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. 1396n(k)(6)(F))), and ``(B) are provided solely for use by such qualified care recipient. ``(2) Adjustment for other tax benefits.--The amount of qualified expenses otherwise taken into account under paragraph (1) with respect to an individual shall be reduced by the sum of any amounts paid for the benefit of such individual for the taxable year which are-- ``(A) taken into account under section 21 or 213, or ``(B) excluded from gross income under section 129, 223(f), or 529A(c)(1)(B). ``(3) Goods, services, and supports.--For purposes of paragraph (1), goods, services, and supports (as defined by the Secretary) shall include-- ``(A) human assistance, supervision, cuing and standby assistance, ``(B) assistive technologies and devices (including remote health monitoring), ``(C) environmental modifications (including home modifications), ``(D) health maintenance tasks (such as medication management), ``(E) information, ``(F) transportation of the qualified care recipient, ``(G) nonhealth items (such as incontinence supplies), and ``(H) coordination of and services for people who live in their own home, a residential setting, or a nursing facility, as well as the cost of care in these or other locations. ``(B) Expenditures for counseling, support groups, or training relating to caring for a qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(5) Human assistance.--The term `human assistance' includes the costs of a direct care worker. ``(7) Mileage rate.--For purposes of this section, the mileage rate for the use of a passenger automobile shall be the standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for medical purposes. Such rate may be used in lieu of actual automobile-related travel expenses. ``(8) Coordination with able accounts.--Qualified expenses for a taxable year shall not include contributions to an ABLE account (as defined in section 529A). ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(3) Threshold amount.--The term `threshold amount' means-- ``(A) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(B) $75,000 in any other case. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 25D the following new item: ``Sec. 25E. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. If any increase determined under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(c) Eligible Caregiver.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible caregiver' means an individual who-- ``(1) during the taxable year pays or incurs qualified expenses in connection with providing care for a qualified care recipient, and ``(2) has earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) for the taxable year in excess of $7,500. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. ``(2) Adjustment for other tax benefits.--The amount of qualified expenses otherwise taken into account under paragraph (1) with respect to an individual shall be reduced by the sum of any amounts paid for the benefit of such individual for the taxable year which are-- ``(A) taken into account under section 21 or 213, or ``(B) excluded from gross income under section 129, 223(f), or 529A(c)(1)(B). ``(4) Qualified expenses for eligible caregivers.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the following shall be treated as qualified expenses if paid or incurred by an eligible caregiver: ``(A) Expenditures for respite care for a qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(6) Documentation.--An expense shall not be taken into account under this section unless the eligible caregiver substantiates such expense under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary shall provide. ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. 25E. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. ``(e) Qualified Expenses.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (4), the term `qualified expenses' means expenditures for goods, services, and supports that-- ``(A) assist a qualified care recipient with accomplishing activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) and instrumental activities of daily living (as defined in section 1915(k)(6)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(k)(6)(F))), and ``(B) are provided solely for use by such qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(8) Coordination with able accounts.--Qualified expenses for a taxable year shall not include contributions to an ABLE account (as defined in section 529A). ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. 25E. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. ``(e) Qualified Expenses.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (4), the term `qualified expenses' means expenditures for goods, services, and supports that-- ``(A) assist a qualified care recipient with accomplishing activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) and instrumental activities of daily living (as defined in section 1915(k)(6)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(k)(6)(F))), and ``(B) are provided solely for use by such qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(8) Coordination with able accounts.--Qualified expenses for a taxable year shall not include contributions to an ABLE account (as defined in section 529A). ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. If any increase determined under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(c) Eligible Caregiver.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible caregiver' means an individual who-- ``(1) during the taxable year pays or incurs qualified expenses in connection with providing care for a qualified care recipient, and ``(2) has earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) for the taxable year in excess of $7,500. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. ``(2) Adjustment for other tax benefits.--The amount of qualified expenses otherwise taken into account under paragraph (1) with respect to an individual shall be reduced by the sum of any amounts paid for the benefit of such individual for the taxable year which are-- ``(A) taken into account under section 21 or 213, or ``(B) excluded from gross income under section 129, 223(f), or 529A(c)(1)(B). ``(4) Qualified expenses for eligible caregivers.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the following shall be treated as qualified expenses if paid or incurred by an eligible caregiver: ``(A) Expenditures for respite care for a qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(6) Documentation.--An expense shall not be taken into account under this section unless the eligible caregiver substantiates such expense under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary shall provide. ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. 25E. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. ``(e) Qualified Expenses.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (4), the term `qualified expenses' means expenditures for goods, services, and supports that-- ``(A) assist a qualified care recipient with accomplishing activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) and instrumental activities of daily living (as defined in section 1915(k)(6)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(k)(6)(F))), and ``(B) are provided solely for use by such qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(8) Coordination with able accounts.--Qualified expenses for a taxable year shall not include contributions to an ABLE account (as defined in section 529A). ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. If any increase determined under the preceding sentence is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(c) Eligible Caregiver.--For purposes of this section, the term `eligible caregiver' means an individual who-- ``(1) during the taxable year pays or incurs qualified expenses in connection with providing care for a qualified care recipient, and ``(2) has earned income (as defined in section 32(c)(2)) for the taxable year in excess of $7,500. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. ``(2) Adjustment for other tax benefits.--The amount of qualified expenses otherwise taken into account under paragraph (1) with respect to an individual shall be reduced by the sum of any amounts paid for the benefit of such individual for the taxable year which are-- ``(A) taken into account under section 21 or 213, or ``(B) excluded from gross income under section 129, 223(f), or 529A(c)(1)(B). ``(4) Qualified expenses for eligible caregivers.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the following shall be treated as qualified expenses if paid or incurred by an eligible caregiver: ``(A) Expenditures for respite care for a qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(6) Documentation.--An expense shall not be taken into account under this section unless the eligible caregiver substantiates such expense under such regulations or guidance as the Secretary shall provide. ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. 25E. WORKING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. ``(2) Period for making certification.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(B), a certification shall not be treated as valid unless it is made within the 39\1/2\-month period ending on such due date (or such other period as the Secretary prescribes). ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(C) The individual is under 2 years of age and requires specific durable medical equipment by reason of a severe health condition or requires a skilled practitioner trained to address the individual's condition to be available if the individual's parents or guardians are absent. ``(e) Qualified Expenses.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (4), the term `qualified expenses' means expenditures for goods, services, and supports that-- ``(A) assist a qualified care recipient with accomplishing activities of daily living (as defined in section 7702B(c)(2)(B)) and instrumental activities of daily living (as defined in section 1915(k)(6)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396n(k)(6)(F))), and ``(B) are provided solely for use by such qualified care recipient. ``(C) Lost wages for unpaid time off due to caring for a qualified care recipient as verified by an employer. ``(8) Coordination with able accounts.--Qualified expenses for a taxable year shall not include contributions to an ABLE account (as defined in section 529A). ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50. ``(g) Identification of Eligible Caregiver With Care Recipient (Qualified Care Recipient) Identification Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section to a taxpayer with respect to any qualified care recipient unless the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such individual, and the identification number of the licensed health care practitioner certifying such individual, on the return of tax for the taxable year.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(2) Adjustment for other tax benefits.--The amount of qualified expenses otherwise taken into account under paragraph (1) with respect to an individual shall be reduced by the sum of any amounts paid for the benefit of such individual for the taxable year which are-- ``(A) taken into account under section 21 or 213, or ``(B) excluded from gross income under section 129, 223(f), or 529A(c)(1)(B). ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(5) Rounding rule.--If any increase determined under paragraph (4) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers. ``(2) Adjustment for inflation.--In the case of any taxable year beginning after 2021, the dollar amount contained in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the medical care cost adjustment determined under section 213(d)(10)(B)(ii) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `2020' for `1996' in subclause (II) thereof. ``(B) The individual is at least 2 but not 6 years of age and is unable due to a loss of functional capacity to perform (without substantial assistance from another individual) at least 2 of the following activities: eating, transferring, or mobility. ``(2) Adjustment for other tax benefits.--The amount of qualified expenses otherwise taken into account under paragraph (1) with respect to an individual shall be reduced by the sum of any amounts paid for the benefit of such individual for the taxable year which are-- ``(A) taken into account under section 21 or 213, or ``(B) excluded from gross income under section 129, 223(f), or 529A(c)(1)(B). ``(2) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(4) Indexing.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each dollar amount contained in paragraph (3) shall be increased by an amount equal to the product of-- ``(A) such dollar amount, and ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof.

H.R.2242

Labor and Employment

Pay Equity for All Act of 2021 This bill generally prohibits employers from relying on the wage history of prospective employees when considering them for employment or determining their wages. However, an employer may rely on wage history voluntarily offered by a prospective employee to support a higher wage than was initially offered. An employer also may seek to confirm voluntarily supplied wage history with a prospective employee's current or former employer. An employer may not retaliate against an employee or prospective employee who opposes a practice made unlawful by this bill. The bill provides for enforcement of these prohibitions through civil penalties and other remedies.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pay Equity for All Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES' SALARY AND BENEFIT HISTORY. (a) In General.--The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 7 the following new section: ``SEC. 8. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(a) In General.--It shall be an unlawful practice for an employer to-- ``(1) rely on the wage history of a prospective employee in considering the prospective employee for employment, including requiring that a prospective employee's prior wages satisfy minimum or maximum criteria as a condition of being considered for employment; ``(2) rely on the wage history of a prospective employee in determining the wages for such prospective employee, except that an employer may rely on wage history if it is voluntarily provided by a prospective employee, after the employer makes an offer of employment with an offer of compensation to the prospective employee, to support a wage higher than the wage offered by the employer; ``(3) seek from a prospective employee or any current or former employer the wage history of the prospective employee, except that an employer may seek to confirm prior wage information only after an offer of employment with compensation has been made to the prospective employee and the prospective employee responds to the offer by providing prior wage information to support a wage higher than that offered by the employer; or ``(4) discharge or in any other manner retaliate against any employee or prospective employee because the employee or prospective employee-- ``(A) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this section; or ``(B) took an action for which discrimination is forbidden under section 15(a)(3). ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate. ``(2) An action to recover the liability described in paragraph (1)(B) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees or prospective employees for and on behalf of-- ``(A) the employees or prospective employees; and ``(B) other employees or prospective employees similarly situated.''. <all>

Pay Equity for All Act of 2021

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes.

Pay Equity for All Act of 2021

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes

D

DC

This bill generally prohibits employers from relying on the wage history of prospective employees when considering them for employment or determining their wages. However, an employer may rely on wage history voluntarily offered by a prospective employee to support a higher wage than was initially offered. An employer also may seek to confirm voluntarily supplied wage history with a prospective employee's current or former employer. An employer may not retaliate against an employee or prospective employee who opposes a practice made unlawful by this bill. The bill provides for enforcement of these prohibitions through civil penalties and other remedies.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pay Equity for All Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) 8. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(a) In General.--It shall be an unlawful practice for an employer to-- ``(1) rely on the wage history of a prospective employee in considering the prospective employee for employment, including requiring that a prospective employee's prior wages satisfy minimum or maximum criteria as a condition of being considered for employment; ``(2) rely on the wage history of a prospective employee in determining the wages for such prospective employee, except that an employer may rely on wage history if it is voluntarily provided by a prospective employee, after the employer makes an offer of employment with an offer of compensation to the prospective employee, to support a wage higher than the wage offered by the employer; ``(3) seek from a prospective employee or any current or former employer the wage history of the prospective employee, except that an employer may seek to confirm prior wage information only after an offer of employment with compensation has been made to the prospective employee and the prospective employee responds to the offer by providing prior wage information to support a wage higher than that offered by the employer; or ``(4) discharge or in any other manner retaliate against any employee or prospective employee because the employee or prospective employee-- ``(A) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this section; or ``(B) took an action for which discrimination is forbidden under section 15(a)(3). ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate. ``(2) An action to recover the liability described in paragraph (1)(B) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees or prospective employees for and on behalf of-- ``(A) the employees or prospective employees; and ``(B) other employees or prospective employees similarly situated.''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Pay Equity for All Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 8. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pay Equity for All Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES' SALARY AND BENEFIT HISTORY. (a) In General.--The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 7 the following new section: ``SEC. 8. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(a) In General.--It shall be an unlawful practice for an employer to-- ``(1) rely on the wage history of a prospective employee in considering the prospective employee for employment, including requiring that a prospective employee's prior wages satisfy minimum or maximum criteria as a condition of being considered for employment; ``(2) rely on the wage history of a prospective employee in determining the wages for such prospective employee, except that an employer may rely on wage history if it is voluntarily provided by a prospective employee, after the employer makes an offer of employment with an offer of compensation to the prospective employee, to support a wage higher than the wage offered by the employer; ``(3) seek from a prospective employee or any current or former employer the wage history of the prospective employee, except that an employer may seek to confirm prior wage information only after an offer of employment with compensation has been made to the prospective employee and the prospective employee responds to the offer by providing prior wage information to support a wage higher than that offered by the employer; or ``(4) discharge or in any other manner retaliate against any employee or prospective employee because the employee or prospective employee-- ``(A) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this section; or ``(B) took an action for which discrimination is forbidden under section 15(a)(3). ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate. ``(2) An action to recover the liability described in paragraph (1)(B) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees or prospective employees for and on behalf of-- ``(A) the employees or prospective employees; and ``(B) other employees or prospective employees similarly situated.''. <all>

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pay Equity for All Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES' SALARY AND BENEFIT HISTORY. (a) In General.--The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 7 the following new section: ``SEC. 8. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(a) In General.--It shall be an unlawful practice for an employer to-- ``(1) rely on the wage history of a prospective employee in considering the prospective employee for employment, including requiring that a prospective employee's prior wages satisfy minimum or maximum criteria as a condition of being considered for employment; ``(2) rely on the wage history of a prospective employee in determining the wages for such prospective employee, except that an employer may rely on wage history if it is voluntarily provided by a prospective employee, after the employer makes an offer of employment with an offer of compensation to the prospective employee, to support a wage higher than the wage offered by the employer; ``(3) seek from a prospective employee or any current or former employer the wage history of the prospective employee, except that an employer may seek to confirm prior wage information only after an offer of employment with compensation has been made to the prospective employee and the prospective employee responds to the offer by providing prior wage information to support a wage higher than that offered by the employer; or ``(4) discharge or in any other manner retaliate against any employee or prospective employee because the employee or prospective employee-- ``(A) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by this section; or ``(B) took an action for which discrimination is forbidden under section 15(a)(3). ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. (b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate. ``(2) An action to recover the liability described in paragraph (1)(B) may be maintained against any employer (including a public agency) in any Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees or prospective employees for and on behalf of-- ``(A) the employees or prospective employees; and ``(B) other employees or prospective employees similarly situated.''. <all>

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit certain practices by employers relating to restrictions on discussion of employees' and prospective employees' salary and benefit history, and for other purposes. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO WAGE, SALARY, AND BENEFIT HISTORY. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `wage history' means the wages paid to the prospective employee by the prospective employee's current employer or previous employer.''. ( b) Penalties.--Section 16 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 216) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(f)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of section 8 shall-- ``(A) be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for a first offense, increased by an additional $1,000 for each subsequent offense, not to exceed $10,000; and ``(B) be liable to each employee or prospective employee who was the subject of the violation for special damages not to exceed $10,000 plus attorneys' fees, and shall be subject to such injunctive relief as may be appropriate.

S.929

Taxation

This bill prohibits the payment of a recovery rebate in 2021 to any prisoner convicted or confined for the crime of murder. The bill requires such rebate amounts to be paid to the Crime Victims Fund to compensate crime victims.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITING 2021 RECOVERY REBATES FROM BEING PROVIDED TO CERTAIN PRISONERS. (a) In General.--Section 6428B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; (2) in subsection (j), as so redesignated, by striking ``subsection (h)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (i)(1)''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Special Rules With Respect to Certain Prisoners.-- ``(1) Disallowance of credit.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), no credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who is, for each day during calendar year 2021-- ``(i) confined in a jail, prison, or other penal institution or correctional facility pursuant to the conviction of the individual for a murder offense under Federal or State law; or ``(ii) is confined by court order in an institution at public expense in connection with-- ``(I) a verdict or finding that the individual is guilty but insane, with respect to a murder offense under Federal or State law; ``(II) a verdict or finding that the individual is not guilty of such an offense by reason of insanity; ``(III) a finding that such individual is incompetent to stand trial under an allegation of such an offense; or ``(IV) a similar verdict or finding with respect to such an offense based on similar factors (such as a mental disease, a mental defect, or mental incompetence). ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. (b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (2) Use of funds.--Any amount transferred to the Crime Victims Fund under paragraph (1) shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as amounts deposited in the Crime Victims Fund under section 1402(b) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101(b)). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). <all>

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime.

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill prohibits the payment of a recovery rebate in 2021 to any prisoner convicted or confined for the crime of murder. The bill requires such rebate amounts to be paid to the Crime Victims Fund to compensate crime victims.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITING 2021 RECOVERY REBATES FROM BEING PROVIDED TO CERTAIN PRISONERS. (a) In General.--Section 6428B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; (2) in subsection (j), as so redesignated, by striking ``subsection (h)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (i)(1)''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Special Rules With Respect to Certain Prisoners.-- ``(1) Disallowance of credit.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), no credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who is, for each day during calendar year 2021-- ``(i) confined in a jail, prison, or other penal institution or correctional facility pursuant to the conviction of the individual for a murder offense under Federal or State law; or ``(ii) is confined by court order in an institution at public expense in connection with-- ``(I) a verdict or finding that the individual is guilty but insane, with respect to a murder offense under Federal or State law; ``(II) a verdict or finding that the individual is not guilty of such an offense by reason of insanity; ``(III) a finding that such individual is incompetent to stand trial under an allegation of such an offense; or ``(IV) a similar verdict or finding with respect to such an offense based on similar factors (such as a mental disease, a mental defect, or mental incompetence). ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. (b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a).

PROHIBITING 2021 RECOVERY REBATES FROM BEING PROVIDED TO CERTAIN PRISONERS. (a) In General.--Section 6428B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; (2) in subsection (j), as so redesignated, by striking ``subsection (h)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (i)(1)''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Special Rules With Respect to Certain Prisoners.-- ``(1) Disallowance of credit.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), no credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who is, for each day during calendar year 2021-- ``(i) confined in a jail, prison, or other penal institution or correctional facility pursuant to the conviction of the individual for a murder offense under Federal or State law; or ``(ii) is confined by court order in an institution at public expense in connection with-- ``(I) a verdict or finding that the individual is guilty but insane, with respect to a murder offense under Federal or State law; ``(II) a verdict or finding that the individual is not guilty of such an offense by reason of insanity; ``(III) a finding that such individual is incompetent to stand trial under an allegation of such an offense; or ``(IV) a similar verdict or finding with respect to such an offense based on similar factors (such as a mental disease, a mental defect, or mental incompetence). ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. (b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITING 2021 RECOVERY REBATES FROM BEING PROVIDED TO CERTAIN PRISONERS. (a) In General.--Section 6428B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; (2) in subsection (j), as so redesignated, by striking ``subsection (h)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (i)(1)''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Special Rules With Respect to Certain Prisoners.-- ``(1) Disallowance of credit.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), no credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who is, for each day during calendar year 2021-- ``(i) confined in a jail, prison, or other penal institution or correctional facility pursuant to the conviction of the individual for a murder offense under Federal or State law; or ``(ii) is confined by court order in an institution at public expense in connection with-- ``(I) a verdict or finding that the individual is guilty but insane, with respect to a murder offense under Federal or State law; ``(II) a verdict or finding that the individual is not guilty of such an offense by reason of insanity; ``(III) a finding that such individual is incompetent to stand trial under an allegation of such an offense; or ``(IV) a similar verdict or finding with respect to such an offense based on similar factors (such as a mental disease, a mental defect, or mental incompetence). ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. (b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (2) Use of funds.--Any amount transferred to the Crime Victims Fund under paragraph (1) shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as amounts deposited in the Crime Victims Fund under section 1402(b) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101(b)). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITING 2021 RECOVERY REBATES FROM BEING PROVIDED TO CERTAIN PRISONERS. (a) In General.--Section 6428B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; (2) in subsection (j), as so redesignated, by striking ``subsection (h)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (i)(1)''; and (3) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Special Rules With Respect to Certain Prisoners.-- ``(1) Disallowance of credit.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), no credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to an eligible individual who is, for each day during calendar year 2021-- ``(i) confined in a jail, prison, or other penal institution or correctional facility pursuant to the conviction of the individual for a murder offense under Federal or State law; or ``(ii) is confined by court order in an institution at public expense in connection with-- ``(I) a verdict or finding that the individual is guilty but insane, with respect to a murder offense under Federal or State law; ``(II) a verdict or finding that the individual is not guilty of such an offense by reason of insanity; ``(III) a finding that such individual is incompetent to stand trial under an allegation of such an offense; or ``(IV) a similar verdict or finding with respect to such an offense based on similar factors (such as a mental disease, a mental defect, or mental incompetence). ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. (b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (2) Use of funds.--Any amount transferred to the Crime Victims Fund under paragraph (1) shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as amounts deposited in the Crime Victims Fund under section 1402(b) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101(b)). (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 9601 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. ( b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. ( b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. ( b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. ( b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. ``(2) Denial of advance refund or credit.--No refund or credit shall be made or allowed under subsection (g) with respect to any individual whom the Secretary has knowledge is, at the time of any determination made pursuant to paragraph (3) of such subsection, described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.''. ( b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that the 2021 recovery rebates as provided for in the American Rescue Plan Act are not provided to prison inmates convicted of murder and that such sums shall be redirected to the Department of Justice to be paid out in the form of restitution to compensate victims of crime. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(B) Joint return.--In the case of eligible individuals filing a joint return where 1 spouse is described in subparagraph (A), subsection (b)(1) shall be applied by substituting `$1,400' for `$2,800'. b) Crime Victims Fund.-- (1) In general.--There are transferred to the Crime Victims Fund, established under section 1402 of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. 20101), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise obligated, an amount equal to the total reduction in outlays by reason of the amendment made by subsection (a). (

H.R.5801

Health

Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act or the HELP Copays Act This bill requires health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by, or on behalf of, a plan enrollee toward a plan's cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, plans must apply third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses toward the requirements.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act'' or the ``HELP Copays Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Application Toward Cost-Sharing Requirements.--Section 2715(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-15(g)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In developing the standards for defining the terms `deductible', `co-insurance', `co- payment', and `out-of-pocket limit' (as described in paragraph (2)), such standards shall provide that such terms include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and that such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, co-insurance, co-payment, or limit, respectively.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Application of terms.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms `deductible', `coinsurance', `copayment', or `similar charge' and any other expenditure described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph shall include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, coinsurance, copayment, charge, or other expenditure, respectively.''. (2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''. <all>

HELP Copays Act

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes.

HELP Copays Act Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act

Rep. McEachin, A. Donald

D

VA

This bill requires health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by, or on behalf of, a plan enrollee toward a plan's cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, plans must apply third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses toward the requirements.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act'' or the ``HELP Copays Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Application Toward Cost-Sharing Requirements.--Section 2715(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-15(g)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In developing the standards for defining the terms `deductible', `co-insurance', `co- payment', and `out-of-pocket limit' (as described in paragraph (2)), such standards shall provide that such terms include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and that such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, co-insurance, co-payment, or limit, respectively.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Application of terms.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms `deductible', `coinsurance', `copayment', or `similar charge' and any other expenditure described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph shall include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, coinsurance, copayment, charge, or other expenditure, respectively.''. (2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such 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 ``Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act'' or the ``HELP Copays Act''. SEC. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. 300gg-15(g)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In developing the standards for defining the terms `deductible', `co-insurance', `co- payment', and `out-of-pocket limit' (as described in paragraph (2)), such standards shall provide that such terms include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and that such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, co-insurance, co-payment, or limit, respectively.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Application of terms.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms `deductible', `coinsurance', `copayment', or `similar charge' and any other expenditure described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph shall include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, coinsurance, copayment, charge, or other expenditure, respectively.''. (2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act'' or the ``HELP Copays Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Application Toward Cost-Sharing Requirements.--Section 2715(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-15(g)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In developing the standards for defining the terms `deductible', `co-insurance', `co- payment', and `out-of-pocket limit' (as described in paragraph (2)), such standards shall provide that such terms include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and that such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, co-insurance, co-payment, or limit, respectively.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Application of terms.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms `deductible', `coinsurance', `copayment', or `similar charge' and any other expenditure described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph shall include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, coinsurance, copayment, charge, or other expenditure, respectively.''. (2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''. <all>

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act'' or the ``HELP Copays Act''. SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Application Toward Cost-Sharing Requirements.--Section 2715(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-15(g)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In developing the standards for defining the terms `deductible', `co-insurance', `co- payment', and `out-of-pocket limit' (as described in paragraph (2)), such standards shall provide that such terms include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and that such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, co-insurance, co-payment, or limit, respectively.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18022(c)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Application of terms.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms `deductible', `coinsurance', `copayment', or `similar charge' and any other expenditure described in clause (ii) of such subparagraph shall include amounts paid by, or on behalf of, an individual enrolled in a group health plan or group or individual health insurance coverage, including third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses and such amounts shall be counted toward such deductible, coinsurance, copayment, charge, or other expenditure, respectively.''. (2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''. <all>

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. ( 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. ( 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. ( 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. ( 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS, DISCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS. ( 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) PPACA.--Section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 2) PHSA.--Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-6(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``For purposes of the previous sentence, such limitation shall be applied as if the reference to `essential health benefits' in section 1302(c)(3) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act were a reference to `any item or service covered under the plan included within a category of essential health benefits as described in (b)(1) of such section'.''.

H.R.9299

Taxation

Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act This bill denies a tax deduction for advertising or marketing directed at children (age 14 or under) for food of poor nutritional quality or a brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality. The bill also denies a deduction for related expenses, including: The Department of the Treasury must enter into a contract with the National Academy of Medicine to develop procedures to evaluate and identify food of poor nutritional quality and brands that are primarily associated with such food. The bill authorizes additional funding to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Currently, more than one-third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. (2) A report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that if the population of the United States continues on its current trajectory, adult obesity rates could exceed 60 percent in a number of States by 2030. (3) Health-related behaviors, such as eating habits and physical activity patterns, develop early in life and often extend into adulthood. The diets of American children and adolescents depart substantially from recommended patterns that put their health at risk. Overall, American children and youth are not achieving basic nutritional goals. They are consuming excess calories and added sugars and have higher than recommended intakes of sodium, total fat, and saturated fats. (4) According to a 2012 report from the Federal Trade Commission, the total amount spent on food marketing to children is about $2,000,000,000 a year. (5) Companies market food to children through television, radio, internet, magazines, product placement in movies and video games, schools, product packages, toys, clothing and other merchandise, and almost anywhere a logo or product image can be shown. (6) According to a comprehensive review by the National Academy of Medicine, studies demonstrate that television food advertising affects children's food choices, food purchase requests, diets, and health. (7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. (8) Nearly three-quarters of the foods advertised on television shows intended for children are for sweets and convenience or fast foods. SEC. 3. DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN TO PROMOTE FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. (a) In General.--Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 280I. DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN FOR FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OR BRANDS PRIMARILY ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ``(a) In General.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter with respect to-- ``(1) any marketing directed at children for food of poor nutritional quality or brands primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality, and ``(2) any of the following which are incurred or provided primarily for purposes described in paragraph (1): ``(A) Travel expenses (including meals and lodging). ``(B) Goods or services of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation or the use of a facility in connection with providing such goods and services. ``(C) Gifts. ``(D) Other promotion expenses. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(2) Child.--The term `child' means an individual who is age 14 or under. ``(3) Directed at.--The term `directed at' includes the use of measured media if the audience for such media will consist of 25 percent or more of children. ``(c) Marketing.--For purposes of this section, the term `marketing' means all advertising and promotional techniques, including-- ``(1) advertising (including product placement) on television and radio, in print media, in social media, mobile media and apps, and on the Internet (including third-party and company-sponsored websites), ``(2) product packaging and labeling, ``(3) advertising preceding a movie shown in a movie theater or placed on a video (DVD or VHS) or within a video game or mobile application, ``(4) promotional content transmitted to personal computers and other digital or mobile devices, ``(5) advertising displays and promotions at the retail site, including preferential placement, ``(6) specialty or premium items distributed in connection with the sale of a product or a product loyalty program, ``(7) character licensing fees, toy cobranding and cross- promotions, ``(8) sponsorship of events, ``(9) celebrity endorsements, and ``(10) in-school advertising including corporate-branded materials, corporate incentive programs, label redemption programs, fundraisers, signs, scoreboards, posters, vending machine fronts, in-school TV and radio, corporate sponsorships, and market research activities. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. (b) Study by National Academy of Medicine.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Treasury shall enter into a contract with the National Academy of Medicine to develop procedures for the evaluation and identification of-- (A) food of poor nutritional quality, and (B) brands that are primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality. (2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 280I. Denial of deduction for marketing directed at children for food of poor nutritional quality or brands primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM. In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act. <all>

Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality.

Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L.

D

CT

This bill denies a tax deduction for advertising or marketing directed at children (age 14 or under) for food of poor nutritional quality or a brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality. The bill also denies a deduction for related expenses, including: The Department of the Treasury must enter into a contract with the National Academy of Medicine to develop procedures to evaluate and identify food of poor nutritional quality and brands that are primarily associated with such food. The bill authorizes additional funding to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch 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 ``Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act''. 2. FINDINGS. The diets of American children and adolescents depart substantially from recommended patterns that put their health at risk. They are consuming excess calories and added sugars and have higher than recommended intakes of sodium, total fat, and saturated fats. (4) According to a 2012 report from the Federal Trade Commission, the total amount spent on food marketing to children is about $2,000,000,000 a year. (5) Companies market food to children through television, radio, internet, magazines, product placement in movies and video games, schools, product packages, toys, clothing and other merchandise, and almost anywhere a logo or product image can be shown. 3. (a) In General.--Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN FOR FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OR BRANDS PRIMARILY ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ``(B) Goods or services of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation or the use of a facility in connection with providing such goods and services. ``(C) Gifts. ``(D) Other promotion expenses. ``(3) Directed at.--The term `directed at' includes the use of measured media if the audience for such media will consist of 25 percent or more of children. ``(c) Marketing.--For purposes of this section, the term `marketing' means all advertising and promotional techniques, including-- ``(1) advertising (including product placement) on television and radio, in print media, in social media, mobile media and apps, and on the Internet (including third-party and company-sponsored websites), ``(2) product packaging and labeling, ``(3) advertising preceding a movie shown in a movie theater or placed on a video (DVD or VHS) or within a video game or mobile application, ``(4) promotional content transmitted to personal computers and other digital or mobile devices, ``(5) advertising displays and promotions at the retail site, including preferential placement, ``(6) specialty or premium items distributed in connection with the sale of a product or a product loyalty program, ``(7) character licensing fees, toy cobranding and cross- promotions, ``(8) sponsorship of events, ``(9) celebrity endorsements, and ``(10) in-school advertising including corporate-branded materials, corporate incentive programs, label redemption programs, fundraisers, signs, scoreboards, posters, vending machine fronts, in-school TV and radio, corporate sponsorships, and market research activities. (2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). 280I. SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM.

This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act''. 2. The diets of American children and adolescents depart substantially from recommended patterns that put their health at risk. (4) According to a 2012 report from the Federal Trade Commission, the total amount spent on food marketing to children is about $2,000,000,000 a year. (5) Companies market food to children through television, radio, internet, magazines, product placement in movies and video games, schools, product packages, toys, clothing and other merchandise, and almost anywhere a logo or product image can be shown. 3. (a) In General.--Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN FOR FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OR BRANDS PRIMARILY ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ``(B) Goods or services of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation or the use of a facility in connection with providing such goods and services. ``(C) Gifts. ``(D) Other promotion expenses. ``(3) Directed at.--The term `directed at' includes the use of measured media if the audience for such media will consist of 25 percent or more of children. (2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). 280I. SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE 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 ``Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Currently, more than one-third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. (2) A report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that if the population of the United States continues on its current trajectory, adult obesity rates could exceed 60 percent in a number of States by 2030. (3) Health-related behaviors, such as eating habits and physical activity patterns, develop early in life and often extend into adulthood. The diets of American children and adolescents depart substantially from recommended patterns that put their health at risk. Overall, American children and youth are not achieving basic nutritional goals. They are consuming excess calories and added sugars and have higher than recommended intakes of sodium, total fat, and saturated fats. (4) According to a 2012 report from the Federal Trade Commission, the total amount spent on food marketing to children is about $2,000,000,000 a year. (5) Companies market food to children through television, radio, internet, magazines, product placement in movies and video games, schools, product packages, toys, clothing and other merchandise, and almost anywhere a logo or product image can be shown. (8) Nearly three-quarters of the foods advertised on television shows intended for children are for sweets and convenience or fast foods. 3. (a) In General.--Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN FOR FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OR BRANDS PRIMARILY ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ``(B) Goods or services of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation or the use of a facility in connection with providing such goods and services. ``(C) Gifts. ``(D) Other promotion expenses. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(3) Directed at.--The term `directed at' includes the use of measured media if the audience for such media will consist of 25 percent or more of children. ``(c) Marketing.--For purposes of this section, the term `marketing' means all advertising and promotional techniques, including-- ``(1) advertising (including product placement) on television and radio, in print media, in social media, mobile media and apps, and on the Internet (including third-party and company-sponsored websites), ``(2) product packaging and labeling, ``(3) advertising preceding a movie shown in a movie theater or placed on a video (DVD or VHS) or within a video game or mobile application, ``(4) promotional content transmitted to personal computers and other digital or mobile devices, ``(5) advertising displays and promotions at the retail site, including preferential placement, ``(6) specialty or premium items distributed in connection with the sale of a product or a product loyalty program, ``(7) character licensing fees, toy cobranding and cross- promotions, ``(8) sponsorship of events, ``(9) celebrity endorsements, and ``(10) in-school advertising including corporate-branded materials, corporate incentive programs, label redemption programs, fundraisers, signs, scoreboards, posters, vending machine fronts, in-school TV and radio, corporate sponsorships, and market research activities. (2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). 280I. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Currently, more than one-third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese. (2) A report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that if the population of the United States continues on its current trajectory, adult obesity rates could exceed 60 percent in a number of States by 2030. (3) Health-related behaviors, such as eating habits and physical activity patterns, develop early in life and often extend into adulthood. The diets of American children and adolescents depart substantially from recommended patterns that put their health at risk. Overall, American children and youth are not achieving basic nutritional goals. They are consuming excess calories and added sugars and have higher than recommended intakes of sodium, total fat, and saturated fats. (4) According to a 2012 report from the Federal Trade Commission, the total amount spent on food marketing to children is about $2,000,000,000 a year. (5) Companies market food to children through television, radio, internet, magazines, product placement in movies and video games, schools, product packages, toys, clothing and other merchandise, and almost anywhere a logo or product image can be shown. (6) According to a comprehensive review by the National Academy of Medicine, studies demonstrate that television food advertising affects children's food choices, food purchase requests, diets, and health. (7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. (8) Nearly three-quarters of the foods advertised on television shows intended for children are for sweets and convenience or fast foods. 3. (a) In General.--Part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN FOR FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OR BRANDS PRIMARILY ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ``(B) Goods or services of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation or the use of a facility in connection with providing such goods and services. ``(C) Gifts. ``(D) Other promotion expenses. ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(2) Child.--The term `child' means an individual who is age 14 or under. ``(3) Directed at.--The term `directed at' includes the use of measured media if the audience for such media will consist of 25 percent or more of children. ``(c) Marketing.--For purposes of this section, the term `marketing' means all advertising and promotional techniques, including-- ``(1) advertising (including product placement) on television and radio, in print media, in social media, mobile media and apps, and on the Internet (including third-party and company-sponsored websites), ``(2) product packaging and labeling, ``(3) advertising preceding a movie shown in a movie theater or placed on a video (DVD or VHS) or within a video game or mobile application, ``(4) promotional content transmitted to personal computers and other digital or mobile devices, ``(5) advertising displays and promotions at the retail site, including preferential placement, ``(6) specialty or premium items distributed in connection with the sale of a product or a product loyalty program, ``(7) character licensing fees, toy cobranding and cross- promotions, ``(8) sponsorship of events, ``(9) celebrity endorsements, and ``(10) in-school advertising including corporate-branded materials, corporate incentive programs, label redemption programs, fundraisers, signs, scoreboards, posters, vending machine fronts, in-school TV and radio, corporate sponsorships, and market research activities. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. (2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). 280I. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred in taxable years beginning 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM. In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. Congress finds the following: (1) Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. 3) Health-related behaviors, such as eating habits and physical activity patterns, develop early in life and often extend into adulthood. (5) Companies market food to children through television, radio, internet, magazines, product placement in movies and video games, schools, product packages, toys, clothing and other merchandise, and almost anywhere a logo or product image can be shown. ( 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( ``(a) In General.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter with respect to-- ``(1) any marketing directed at children for food of poor nutritional quality or brands primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality, and ``(2) any of the following which are incurred or provided primarily for purposes described in paragraph (1): ``(A) Travel expenses (including meals and lodging). ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). ( Denial of deduction for marketing directed at children for food of poor nutritional quality or brands primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality.''. ( In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. 6) According to a comprehensive review by the National Academy of Medicine, studies demonstrate that television food advertising affects children's food choices, food purchase requests, diets, and health. ( 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN TO PROMOTE FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ( ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. 6) According to a comprehensive review by the National Academy of Medicine, studies demonstrate that television food advertising affects children's food choices, food purchase requests, diets, and health. ( 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN TO PROMOTE FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ( ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. Congress finds the following: (1) Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. 3) Health-related behaviors, such as eating habits and physical activity patterns, develop early in life and often extend into adulthood. (5) Companies market food to children through television, radio, internet, magazines, product placement in movies and video games, schools, product packages, toys, clothing and other merchandise, and almost anywhere a logo or product image can be shown. ( 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( ``(a) In General.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter with respect to-- ``(1) any marketing directed at children for food of poor nutritional quality or brands primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality, and ``(2) any of the following which are incurred or provided primarily for purposes described in paragraph (1): ``(A) Travel expenses (including meals and lodging). ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). ( Denial of deduction for marketing directed at children for food of poor nutritional quality or brands primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality.''. ( In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. 6) According to a comprehensive review by the National Academy of Medicine, studies demonstrate that television food advertising affects children's food choices, food purchase requests, diets, and health. ( 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN TO PROMOTE FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ( ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. Congress finds the following: (1) Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. 3) Health-related behaviors, such as eating habits and physical activity patterns, develop early in life and often extend into adulthood. (5) Companies market food to children through television, radio, internet, magazines, product placement in movies and video games, schools, product packages, toys, clothing and other merchandise, and almost anywhere a logo or product image can be shown. ( 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( ``(a) In General.--No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter with respect to-- ``(1) any marketing directed at children for food of poor nutritional quality or brands primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality, and ``(2) any of the following which are incurred or provided primarily for purposes described in paragraph (1): ``(A) Travel expenses (including meals and lodging). ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). ( Denial of deduction for marketing directed at children for food of poor nutritional quality or brands primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality.''. ( In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. 6) According to a comprehensive review by the National Academy of Medicine, studies demonstrate that television food advertising affects children's food choices, food purchase requests, diets, and health. ( 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR MARKETING DIRECTED AT CHILDREN TO PROMOTE FOOD OF POOR NUTRITIONAL QUALITY. ( ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Academy of Medicine shall submit to the Secretary a report that establishes the proposed procedures described in paragraph (1). (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part IX of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under section 19 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality. 7) A 2005 report from the National Academy of Medicine confirmed that marketing of high-calorie foods to children and adolescents has been identified as one of the major contributors to childhood obesity. ( ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Brand.--The term `brand' means a corporate or product name, a business image, or a mark, regardless of whether it may legally qualify as a trademark, used by a seller or manufacturer to identify goods or services and to distinguish them from the goods of a competitor. ``(d) Regulations.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including regulations defining the terms `directed at children', `food of poor nutritional quality', and `brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality', based on the National Academy of Medicine report described in such section 3(b), for purposes of this section.''. ( 1769a), the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) shall, on an annual basis, transfer to such program, from amounts in the general fund of the Treasury of the United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) to be equal to the increase in revenue for the preceding 12-month period by reason of the amendments made by section 3 of this Act.

H.R.2129

Transportation and Public Works

National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a national transit frontline workforce training center to meet the needs of the rural and urban transit system frontline workforce through standards-based training relating to relevant maintenance and operations occupations. It must also evaluate, and provide a grant to, a nonprofit organization with demonstrated capacity to develop and provide transit career ladder programs through labor-management partnerships and apprenticeships on a nationwide basis to carry out the duties of the center. The center must develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce, including programs relating to (1) developing consensus national training standards for key frontline occupations with demonstrated skill gaps; (2) developing national systems of qualification and apprenticeship for transit maintenance and operations occupations; and (3) establishing local, regional, and statewide transit training partnerships.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL TRANSIT FRONTLINE WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER. (a) In General.--Section 5314(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) National transit frontline workforce training center.-- ``(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph: ``(i) Administrator.--The term `Administrator' means the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(iii) Human capital.--The term `human capital' means any knowledge, talent, skill, ability, experience, intelligence, training, judgment, or wisdom possessed, individually or collectively, by the transit frontline workforce (including operations, maintenance, and administrative personnel). ``(B) Establishment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) establish a center, to be known as the `National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center', to meet the needs of the rural and urban transit system frontline workforce through standards-based training relating to relevant maintenance and operations occupations; and ``(ii) evaluate, and provide a grant to, a nonprofit organization with demonstrated capacity to develop and provide transit career ladder programs through labor-management partnerships and apprenticeships, on a nationwide basis, to carry out the duties of the Center described in subparagraph (C). ``(C) Duties.-- ``(i) In general.--The Center, in cooperation with the Administrator, transit authorities, and other appropriate individuals and entities, shall develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce. ``(ii) Training and educational program inclusions.--The training and educational programs developed under clause (i) may include courses in recent developments, techniques, and procedures relating to-- ``(I) developing consensus national training standards, in partnership with industry stakeholders, for key frontline occupations with demonstrated skill gaps; ``(II) developing national systems of qualification and apprenticeship for transit maintenance and operations occupations; ``(III) establishing local, regional, and statewide transit training partnerships-- ``(aa) to identify and address workforce skill gaps; and ``(bb) to develop skills needed for-- ``(AA) delivering quality transit service; and ``(BB) supporting employee career advancement; ``(IV) developing programs for the training of the frontline workforce, instructors, mentors, and labor- management partnership representatives, in the form of classroom, hands-on, on- the-job, and internet web-based training, to be delivered-- ``(aa) at a national center; ``(bb) regionally; or ``(cc) at an individual transit agency; ``(V) developing training programs for skills relating to existing and emerging transit technologies, such as zero-emission buses; ``(VI) developing improved capacity for safety, security, and emergency preparedness in local transit systems and the industry as a whole through-- ``(aa) developing the role of the frontline workforce in establishing and sustaining safety culture and safety systems in-- ``(AA) the industry; and ``(BB) individual public transportation systems; and ``(bb) training to address frontline workforce roles in promoting health and safety for transit workers and the riding public; ``(VII) developing local transit capacity for career pathway partnerships with schools and other community organizations for recruiting and training underrepresented populations as successful transit employees who can develop careers in the transit industry; and ``(VIII) in collaboration with the Administrator, conducting and disseminating research-- ``(aa) to provide transit workforce job projections and identify training needs and gaps; ``(bb) to determine the most cost-effective methods for transit workforce training and development, including return- on-investment analysis; ``(cc) to identify the most effective methods for implementing successful safety systems and a positive safety culture; ``(dd) to promote transit workforce best practices for achieving cost-effective, quality, safe, and reliable public transportation services; and ``(ee) to provide culturally competent training and education programs to all participants, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, including participants with limited English proficiency, diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities. ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(E) National transit database.--For the purposes of carrying out this section, the Secretary shall require the collection, through the National Transit Database, on an annual basis, of additional data relating to human capital, in accordance with such requirements relating to the collection and definition of those data as the Secretary may establish, in coordination with relevant transportation sector individuals and entities. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C). ``(ii) Existing programs.--A recipient referred to in clause (i) may use the amounts described in that clause to carry out an existing local education or training program for public transportation employees supported by-- ``(I) the Secretary; ``(II) the Department of Labor; or ``(III) the Department of Education.''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or (2)''; and (3) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5338(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``There are'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--There is''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) National transit frontline workforce training center.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5314(b)(2) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''. <all>

National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act of 2021

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes.

National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act of 2021

Rep. Brown, Anthony G.

D

MD

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a national transit frontline workforce training center to meet the needs of the rural and urban transit system frontline workforce through standards-based training relating to relevant maintenance and operations occupations. It must also evaluate, and provide a grant to, a nonprofit organization with demonstrated capacity to develop and provide transit career ladder programs through labor-management partnerships and apprenticeships on a nationwide basis to carry out the duties of the center. The center must develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce, including programs relating to (1) developing consensus national training standards for key frontline occupations with demonstrated skill gaps; (2) developing national systems of qualification and apprenticeship for transit maintenance and operations occupations; and (3) establishing local, regional, and statewide transit training partnerships.

2. NATIONAL TRANSIT FRONTLINE WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER. ``(ii) Training and educational program inclusions.--The training and educational programs developed under clause (i) may include courses in recent developments, techniques, and procedures relating to-- ``(I) developing consensus national training standards, in partnership with industry stakeholders, for key frontline occupations with demonstrated skill gaps; ``(II) developing national systems of qualification and apprenticeship for transit maintenance and operations occupations; ``(III) establishing local, regional, and statewide transit training partnerships-- ``(aa) to identify and address workforce skill gaps; and ``(bb) to develop skills needed for-- ``(AA) delivering quality transit service; and ``(BB) supporting employee career advancement; ``(IV) developing programs for the training of the frontline workforce, instructors, mentors, and labor- management partnership representatives, in the form of classroom, hands-on, on- the-job, and internet web-based training, to be delivered-- ``(aa) at a national center; ``(bb) regionally; or ``(cc) at an individual transit agency; ``(V) developing training programs for skills relating to existing and emerging transit technologies, such as zero-emission buses; ``(VI) developing improved capacity for safety, security, and emergency preparedness in local transit systems and the industry as a whole through-- ``(aa) developing the role of the frontline workforce in establishing and sustaining safety culture and safety systems in-- ``(AA) the industry; and ``(BB) individual public transportation systems; and ``(bb) training to address frontline workforce roles in promoting health and safety for transit workers and the riding public; ``(VII) developing local transit capacity for career pathway partnerships with schools and other community organizations for recruiting and training underrepresented populations as successful transit employees who can develop careers in the transit industry; and ``(VIII) in collaboration with the Administrator, conducting and disseminating research-- ``(aa) to provide transit workforce job projections and identify training needs and gaps; ``(bb) to determine the most cost-effective methods for transit workforce training and development, including return- on-investment analysis; ``(cc) to identify the most effective methods for implementing successful safety systems and a positive safety culture; ``(dd) to promote transit workforce best practices for achieving cost-effective, quality, safe, and reliable public transportation services; and ``(ee) to provide culturally competent training and education programs to all participants, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, including participants with limited English proficiency, diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities. ``(ii) Existing programs.--A recipient referred to in clause (i) may use the amounts described in that clause to carry out an existing local education or training program for public transportation employees supported by-- ``(I) the Secretary; ``(II) the Department of Labor; or ``(III) the Department of Education. ''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or (2)''; and (3) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end.

2. NATIONAL TRANSIT FRONTLINE WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER. ``(ii) Existing programs.--A recipient referred to in clause (i) may use the amounts described in that clause to carry out an existing local education or training program for public transportation employees supported by-- ``(I) the Secretary; ``(II) the Department of Labor; or ``(III) the Department of Education. ''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or (2)''; and (3) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL TRANSIT FRONTLINE WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER. ``(iii) Human capital.--The term `human capital' means any knowledge, talent, skill, ability, experience, intelligence, training, judgment, or wisdom possessed, individually or collectively, by the transit frontline workforce (including operations, maintenance, and administrative personnel). ``(ii) Training and educational program inclusions.--The training and educational programs developed under clause (i) may include courses in recent developments, techniques, and procedures relating to-- ``(I) developing consensus national training standards, in partnership with industry stakeholders, for key frontline occupations with demonstrated skill gaps; ``(II) developing national systems of qualification and apprenticeship for transit maintenance and operations occupations; ``(III) establishing local, regional, and statewide transit training partnerships-- ``(aa) to identify and address workforce skill gaps; and ``(bb) to develop skills needed for-- ``(AA) delivering quality transit service; and ``(BB) supporting employee career advancement; ``(IV) developing programs for the training of the frontline workforce, instructors, mentors, and labor- management partnership representatives, in the form of classroom, hands-on, on- the-job, and internet web-based training, to be delivered-- ``(aa) at a national center; ``(bb) regionally; or ``(cc) at an individual transit agency; ``(V) developing training programs for skills relating to existing and emerging transit technologies, such as zero-emission buses; ``(VI) developing improved capacity for safety, security, and emergency preparedness in local transit systems and the industry as a whole through-- ``(aa) developing the role of the frontline workforce in establishing and sustaining safety culture and safety systems in-- ``(AA) the industry; and ``(BB) individual public transportation systems; and ``(bb) training to address frontline workforce roles in promoting health and safety for transit workers and the riding public; ``(VII) developing local transit capacity for career pathway partnerships with schools and other community organizations for recruiting and training underrepresented populations as successful transit employees who can develop careers in the transit industry; and ``(VIII) in collaboration with the Administrator, conducting and disseminating research-- ``(aa) to provide transit workforce job projections and identify training needs and gaps; ``(bb) to determine the most cost-effective methods for transit workforce training and development, including return- on-investment analysis; ``(cc) to identify the most effective methods for implementing successful safety systems and a positive safety culture; ``(dd) to promote transit workforce best practices for achieving cost-effective, quality, safe, and reliable public transportation services; and ``(ee) to provide culturally competent training and education programs to all participants, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, including participants with limited English proficiency, diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities. ``(E) National transit database.--For the purposes of carrying out this section, the Secretary shall require the collection, through the National Transit Database, on an annual basis, of additional data relating to human capital, in accordance with such requirements relating to the collection and definition of those data as the Secretary may establish, in coordination with relevant transportation sector individuals and entities. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C). ``(ii) Existing programs.--A recipient referred to in clause (i) may use the amounts described in that clause to carry out an existing local education or training program for public transportation employees supported by-- ``(I) the Secretary; ``(II) the Department of Labor; or ``(III) the Department of Education. ''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or (2)''; and (3) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL TRANSIT FRONTLINE WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(iii) Human capital.--The term `human capital' means any knowledge, talent, skill, ability, experience, intelligence, training, judgment, or wisdom possessed, individually or collectively, by the transit frontline workforce (including operations, maintenance, and administrative personnel). ``(B) Establishment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) establish a center, to be known as the `National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center', to meet the needs of the rural and urban transit system frontline workforce through standards-based training relating to relevant maintenance and operations occupations; and ``(ii) evaluate, and provide a grant to, a nonprofit organization with demonstrated capacity to develop and provide transit career ladder programs through labor-management partnerships and apprenticeships, on a nationwide basis, to carry out the duties of the Center described in subparagraph (C). ``(C) Duties.-- ``(i) In general.--The Center, in cooperation with the Administrator, transit authorities, and other appropriate individuals and entities, shall develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce. ``(ii) Training and educational program inclusions.--The training and educational programs developed under clause (i) may include courses in recent developments, techniques, and procedures relating to-- ``(I) developing consensus national training standards, in partnership with industry stakeholders, for key frontline occupations with demonstrated skill gaps; ``(II) developing national systems of qualification and apprenticeship for transit maintenance and operations occupations; ``(III) establishing local, regional, and statewide transit training partnerships-- ``(aa) to identify and address workforce skill gaps; and ``(bb) to develop skills needed for-- ``(AA) delivering quality transit service; and ``(BB) supporting employee career advancement; ``(IV) developing programs for the training of the frontline workforce, instructors, mentors, and labor- management partnership representatives, in the form of classroom, hands-on, on- the-job, and internet web-based training, to be delivered-- ``(aa) at a national center; ``(bb) regionally; or ``(cc) at an individual transit agency; ``(V) developing training programs for skills relating to existing and emerging transit technologies, such as zero-emission buses; ``(VI) developing improved capacity for safety, security, and emergency preparedness in local transit systems and the industry as a whole through-- ``(aa) developing the role of the frontline workforce in establishing and sustaining safety culture and safety systems in-- ``(AA) the industry; and ``(BB) individual public transportation systems; and ``(bb) training to address frontline workforce roles in promoting health and safety for transit workers and the riding public; ``(VII) developing local transit capacity for career pathway partnerships with schools and other community organizations for recruiting and training underrepresented populations as successful transit employees who can develop careers in the transit industry; and ``(VIII) in collaboration with the Administrator, conducting and disseminating research-- ``(aa) to provide transit workforce job projections and identify training needs and gaps; ``(bb) to determine the most cost-effective methods for transit workforce training and development, including return- on-investment analysis; ``(cc) to identify the most effective methods for implementing successful safety systems and a positive safety culture; ``(dd) to promote transit workforce best practices for achieving cost-effective, quality, safe, and reliable public transportation services; and ``(ee) to provide culturally competent training and education programs to all participants, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, including participants with limited English proficiency, diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities. ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(E) National transit database.--For the purposes of carrying out this section, the Secretary shall require the collection, through the National Transit Database, on an annual basis, of additional data relating to human capital, in accordance with such requirements relating to the collection and definition of those data as the Secretary may establish, in coordination with relevant transportation sector individuals and entities. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C). ``(ii) Existing programs.--A recipient referred to in clause (i) may use the amounts described in that clause to carry out an existing local education or training program for public transportation employees supported by-- ``(I) the Secretary; ``(II) the Department of Labor; or ``(III) the Department of Education. ''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or (2)''; and (3) by striking paragraph (4). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5338(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``There are'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--There is''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) National transit frontline workforce training center.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5314(b)(2) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(C) Duties.-- ``(i) In general.--The Center, in cooperation with the Administrator, transit authorities, and other appropriate individuals and entities, shall develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce. ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5338(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``There are'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--There is''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) National transit frontline workforce training center.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5314(b)(2) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C).

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C).

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(C) Duties.-- ``(i) In general.--The Center, in cooperation with the Administrator, transit authorities, and other appropriate individuals and entities, shall develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce. ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5338(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``There are'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--There is''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) National transit frontline workforce training center.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5314(b)(2) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C).

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(C) Duties.-- ``(i) In general.--The Center, in cooperation with the Administrator, transit authorities, and other appropriate individuals and entities, shall develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce. ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5338(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``There are'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--There is''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) National transit frontline workforce training center.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5314(b)(2) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C).

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(C) Duties.-- ``(i) In general.--The Center, in cooperation with the Administrator, transit authorities, and other appropriate individuals and entities, shall develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce. ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5338(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``There are'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--There is''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) National transit frontline workforce training center.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5314(b)(2) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C).

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center, and for other purposes. ``(ii) Center.--The term `Center' means the National Transit Frontline Workforce Training Center established under subparagraph (B). ``(C) Duties.-- ``(i) In general.--The Center, in cooperation with the Administrator, transit authorities, and other appropriate individuals and entities, shall develop and carry out training and educational programs for public transportation employees serving in the frontline workforce. ``(D) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate the activities of the Center under this paragraph, to the maximum extent practicable, with-- ``(i) the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education of the Department of Education; and ``(ii) the Office of Apprenticeship of the Department of Labor. ``(F) Use of other grant amounts for center-related activities.-- ``(i) In general.--Of the amounts made available to the recipient of a grant under section 5307, 5337, or 5339, the recipient may use not more than 0.5 percent, with the approval of the Secretary, to pay an amount equal to not more than 80 percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph (C). (b) Data Required To Be Reported in National Transit Database.-- Section 5335(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``relating to human capital (as defined in section 5314(b)(2)(A)) or physical capital'' before the period at the end. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 5338(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``There are'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--There is''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) National transit frontline workforce training center.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5314(b)(2) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.''.

S.1468

Armed Forces and National Security

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness. The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural 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 ``Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``covered mental health care'' means mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy. (2) The term ``PRR center'' means a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (3) The term ``RANGE Program'' means the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF RURAL ACCESS NETWORK FOR GROWTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Expansion.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish and maintain three new centers of the RANGE Program. (b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. (c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. (d) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024 to carry out this section. SEC. 4. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH CARE FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO RURAL VETERANS. (a) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need covered mental health care. (2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of-- (A) whether the mental health care furnished by the Secretary through resources including the RANGE Program, Enhanced RANGE Program, mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs, inpatient mental health services, and PRR centers is sufficient to meet the covered mental health care needs of rural veterans; (B) how best to expand and to appropriately locate mental health resources described in subparagraph (A); (C) whether to require the establishment of a PRR center at a medical facility of the Department that serves 1,000 or more veterans who are on the National Psychosis Registry; (D) the demand by rural veterans for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); (E) the average wait time for a rural veteran for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); and (F) during the term of the study, how many rural veterans died by suicide or overdose while on a wait list for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A). (b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). <all>

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas.

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021

Sen. Tester, Jon

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This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness. The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural 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 ``Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. (3) The term ``RANGE Program'' means the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (a) Expansion.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish and maintain three new centers of the RANGE Program. (c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. (d) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024 to carry out this section. SEC. 4. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH CARE FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO RURAL VETERANS. (2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of-- (A) whether the mental health care furnished by the Secretary through resources including the RANGE Program, Enhanced RANGE Program, mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs, inpatient mental health services, and PRR centers is sufficient to meet the covered mental health care needs of rural veterans; (B) how best to expand and to appropriately locate mental health resources described in subparagraph (A); (C) whether to require the establishment of a PRR center at a medical facility of the Department that serves 1,000 or more veterans who are on the National Psychosis Registry; (D) the demand by rural veterans for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); (E) the average wait time for a rural veteran for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); and (F) during the term of the study, how many rural veterans died by suicide or overdose while on a wait list for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A). (b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sgt. 2. DEFINITIONS. (3) The term ``RANGE Program'' means the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. SEC. 4. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH CARE FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO RURAL VETERANS. (2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of-- (A) whether the mental health care furnished by the Secretary through resources including the RANGE Program, Enhanced RANGE Program, mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs, inpatient mental health services, and PRR centers is sufficient to meet the covered mental health care needs of rural veterans; (B) how best to expand and to appropriately locate mental health resources described in subparagraph (A); (C) whether to require the establishment of a PRR center at a medical facility of the Department that serves 1,000 or more veterans who are on the National Psychosis Registry; (D) the demand by rural veterans for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); (E) the average wait time for a rural veteran for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); and (F) during the term of the study, how many rural veterans died by suicide or overdose while on a wait list for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A). (b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural 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 ``Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``covered mental health care'' means mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy. (2) The term ``PRR center'' means a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (3) The term ``RANGE Program'' means the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF RURAL ACCESS NETWORK FOR GROWTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Expansion.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish and maintain three new centers of the RANGE Program. (b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. (c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. (d) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024 to carry out this section. SEC. 4. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH CARE FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO RURAL VETERANS. (a) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need covered mental health care. (2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of-- (A) whether the mental health care furnished by the Secretary through resources including the RANGE Program, Enhanced RANGE Program, mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs, inpatient mental health services, and PRR centers is sufficient to meet the covered mental health care needs of rural veterans; (B) how best to expand and to appropriately locate mental health resources described in subparagraph (A); (C) whether to require the establishment of a PRR center at a medical facility of the Department that serves 1,000 or more veterans who are on the National Psychosis Registry; (D) the demand by rural veterans for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); (E) the average wait time for a rural veteran for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); and (F) during the term of the study, how many rural veterans died by suicide or overdose while on a wait list for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A). (b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural 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 ``Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``covered mental health care'' means mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy. (2) The term ``PRR center'' means a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (3) The term ``RANGE Program'' means the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. SEC. 3. EXPANSION OF RURAL ACCESS NETWORK FOR GROWTH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Expansion.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish and maintain three new centers of the RANGE Program. (b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. (c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. (d) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $1,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024 to carry out this section. SEC. 4. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH CARE FURNISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO RURAL VETERANS. (a) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need covered mental health care. (2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of-- (A) whether the mental health care furnished by the Secretary through resources including the RANGE Program, Enhanced RANGE Program, mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs, inpatient mental health services, and PRR centers is sufficient to meet the covered mental health care needs of rural veterans; (B) how best to expand and to appropriately locate mental health resources described in subparagraph (A); (C) whether to require the establishment of a PRR center at a medical facility of the Department that serves 1,000 or more veterans who are on the National Psychosis Registry; (D) the demand by rural veterans for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); (E) the average wait time for a rural veteran for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A); and (F) during the term of the study, how many rural veterans died by suicide or overdose while on a wait list for mental health resources specified in subparagraph (A). (b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. 4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( (a) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need covered mental health care. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( (a) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need covered mental health care. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. 4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( (a) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need covered mental health care. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. 4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( (a) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need covered mental health care. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. 4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021''. b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( (a) Study Required.-- (1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need covered mental health care. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas. 4) The term ``rural veteran'' means a veteran who lives in a rural or highly rural area (including such an area in a Tribal or insular area), as determined through the use of the Rural-Urban Commuting Areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (b) Locations.--The centers established under subsection (a) shall be located in areas determined by the Secretary based on-- (1) the need for additional mental health care for rural veterans in such areas; and (2) interest expressed by personnel at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in such areas. ( c) Timeline.--The Secretary shall establish the centers under subsection (a) during fiscal year 2022. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans 'Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).

H.R.1965

Congress

This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of three Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and other law enforcement agencies that protect the U.S. Capitol. Following the award of these medals, one medal shall be given to the USCP, one medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and one medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and displayed with a plaque listing all law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the Capitol.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The United States Capitol Police (``Capitol Police'') are essential to the protection of the U.S. Capitol, and each person who works in or visits the complex depends on them for their safety. (2) In their dedication to provide this essential safety to the U.S. Capitol, numerous Capitol Police and other law enforcement have even paid with their lives while in the line of duty. (3) Those who have paid with their lives in the line of duty include Sergeant Christopher S. Eney in 1984; Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson in 1998; and Sergeant Clinton J. Holtz in 2014. (4) Most recently, we mourn the losses of Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Smith, who all passed in January 2021. (5) The sacrifices made by each of these men are never forgotten in the U.S. Congress and by the many individuals who benefit from their service. (6) The service and sacrifices of the Capitol Police should be recognized and honored. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with the official emblem of the United States Capitol Police. (c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) USCP headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the United States Capitol Police, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the United States Capitol Police and made available for research, as appropriate. (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. (C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of the U.S. Capitol. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty, can be recognized and honored in a timely and ongoing manner. SEC. 5. NATIONAL MEDALS. Medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for the purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. <all>

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol.

Rep. Gohmert, Louie

R

TX

This bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of three Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) and other law enforcement agencies that protect the U.S. Capitol. Following the award of these medals, one medal shall be given to the USCP, one medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and one medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and displayed with a plaque listing all law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the Capitol.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The United States Capitol Police (``Capitol Police'') are essential to the protection of the U.S. Capitol, and each person who works in or visits the complex depends on them for their safety. (3) Those who have paid with their lives in the line of duty include Sergeant Christopher S. Eney in 1984; Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson in 1998; and Sergeant Clinton J. Holtz in 2014. (4) Most recently, we mourn the losses of Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Smith, who all passed in January 2021. (5) The sacrifices made by each of these men are never forgotten in the U.S. Congress and by the many individuals who benefit from their service. (6) The service and sacrifices of the Capitol Police should be recognized and honored. 2. (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with the official emblem of the United States Capitol Police. (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 5. NATIONAL MEDALS.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The United States Capitol Police (``Capitol Police'') are essential to the protection of the U.S. Capitol, and each person who works in or visits the complex depends on them for their safety. (3) Those who have paid with their lives in the line of duty include Sergeant Christopher S. Eney in 1984; Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson in 1998; and Sergeant Clinton J. Holtz in 2014. (4) Most recently, we mourn the losses of Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Smith, who all passed in January 2021. (6) The service and sacrifices of the Capitol Police should be recognized and honored. 2. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with the official emblem of the United States Capitol Police. (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 5. NATIONAL MEDALS.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The United States Capitol Police (``Capitol Police'') are essential to the protection of the U.S. Capitol, and each person who works in or visits the complex depends on them for their safety. (2) In their dedication to provide this essential safety to the U.S. Capitol, numerous Capitol Police and other law enforcement have even paid with their lives while in the line of duty. (3) Those who have paid with their lives in the line of duty include Sergeant Christopher S. Eney in 1984; Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson in 1998; and Sergeant Clinton J. Holtz in 2014. (4) Most recently, we mourn the losses of Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Smith, who all passed in January 2021. (5) The sacrifices made by each of these men are never forgotten in the U.S. Congress and by the many individuals who benefit from their service. (6) The service and sacrifices of the Capitol Police should be recognized and honored. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with the official emblem of the United States Capitol Police. (c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) USCP headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the United States Capitol Police, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the United States Capitol Police and made available for research, as appropriate. (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. (C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of the U.S. Capitol. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty, can be recognized and honored in a timely and ongoing manner. SEC. 5. NATIONAL MEDALS. Medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for the purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. <all>

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The United States Capitol Police (``Capitol Police'') are essential to the protection of the U.S. Capitol, and each person who works in or visits the complex depends on them for their safety. (2) In their dedication to provide this essential safety to the U.S. Capitol, numerous Capitol Police and other law enforcement have even paid with their lives while in the line of duty. (3) Those who have paid with their lives in the line of duty include Sergeant Christopher S. Eney in 1984; Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson in 1998; and Sergeant Clinton J. Holtz in 2014. (4) Most recently, we mourn the losses of Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and Metropolitan Police Department Officer Jeffrey Smith, who all passed in January 2021. (5) The sacrifices made by each of these men are never forgotten in the U.S. Congress and by the many individuals who benefit from their service. (6) The service and sacrifices of the Capitol Police should be recognized and honored. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with the official emblem of the United States Capitol Police. (c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) USCP headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the United States Capitol Police, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the United States Capitol Police and made available for research, as appropriate. (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. (C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of the U.S. Capitol. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty, can be recognized and honored in a timely and ongoing manner. SEC. 5. NATIONAL MEDALS. Medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for the purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. <all>

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. 2) In their dedication to provide this essential safety to the U.S. Capitol, numerous Capitol Police and other law enforcement have even paid with their lives while in the line of duty. ( (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) USCP headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the United States Capitol Police, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the United States Capitol Police and made available for research, as appropriate. ( (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. ( It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty, can be recognized and honored in a timely and ongoing manner.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. ( C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of the U.S. Capitol.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. ( C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of the U.S. Capitol.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. 2) In their dedication to provide this essential safety to the U.S. Capitol, numerous Capitol Police and other law enforcement have even paid with their lives while in the line of duty. ( (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) USCP headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the United States Capitol Police, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the United States Capitol Police and made available for research, as appropriate. ( (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. ( It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty, can be recognized and honored in a timely and ongoing manner.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. ( C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of the U.S. Capitol.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. 2) In their dedication to provide this essential safety to the U.S. Capitol, numerous Capitol Police and other law enforcement have even paid with their lives while in the line of duty. ( (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) USCP headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the United States Capitol Police, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the United States Capitol Police and made available for research, as appropriate. ( (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. ( It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty, can be recognized and honored in a timely and ongoing manner.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. ( C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of the U.S. Capitol.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. 2) In their dedication to provide this essential safety to the U.S. Capitol, numerous Capitol Police and other law enforcement have even paid with their lives while in the line of duty. ( (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) USCP headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the United States Capitol Police, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the United States Capitol Police and made available for research, as appropriate. ( (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. ( It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty, can be recognized and honored in a timely and ongoing manner.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. ( a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( (2) DC metropolitan police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Department and made available for research, as appropriate. ( C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of the U.S. Capitol.

To award three congressional gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. 2) In their dedication to provide this essential safety to the U.S. Capitol, numerous Capitol Police and other law enforcement have even paid with their lives while in the line of duty. ( (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protect the U.S. Capitol. ( c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) USCP headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the United States Capitol Police, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the United States Capitol Police and made available for research, as appropriate. ( (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participate in protecting the U.S. Capitol. ( It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty, can be recognized and honored in a timely and ongoing manner.

H.R.9031

Congress

No Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act This bill withholds congressional salaries and restricts the use of federal funds for travel by Members of Congress and executive branch employees while a continuing resolution (CR) is in effect. For the 118th Congress and subsequent Congresses, the bill also reduces congressional salaries by 1% for each day that a CR is in effect.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. (a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). (2) Travel by executive branch employees.--Travel by an employee of an executive agency (except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b)). (b) Exceptions.-- (1) Travel by members to washington metropolitan area.-- Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to travel by a Member of Congress to the Washington Metropolitan Area. (2) Waivers in case of emergency or threats to security.-- The head of an executive agency may waive the application of subsection (a) to travel by an employee of the agency if the head of the agency determines that travel by the employee is necessary to respond to a threat to national security, a significant law enforcement event, or a natural disaster or other similar emergency. (c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes the Executive Office of the President, the United States Postal Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission, but does not include the Government Accountability Office. (2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. SEC. 3. WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. (a) Rule for One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.-- (1) Holding salaries in escrow.--If a pay period occurs during the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress during the period described in paragraph (2), the payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall-- (A) deposit in an escrow account and exclude from the payments otherwise required to be made with respect to that pay period for the compensation of each Member of Congress who serves in that House of Congress an amount equal to the product of-- (i) the daily rate of pay of the Member under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501); and (ii) the number of 24-hour periods during the pay period; and (B) release amounts deposited in an escrow account under subparagraph (A) to such Member of Congress only upon the expiration of the period described in paragraph (2). (2) Period described.--The period described in this paragraph is the period that-- (A) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (B) ends on the earlier of-- (i) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; (ii) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends; or (iii) the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. (b) Subsequent Congresses.-- (1) Withholding salaries.--If a pay period occurs during the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress or any succeeding Congress during the period described in paragraph (2), the payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall exclude from the payments otherwise required to be made with respect to that pay period for the compensation of each Member of Congress who serves in that House of Congress an amount equal to a decrease of 1 percent of the annual rate of basic pay for the Member under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501) for each day during the pay period on which a continuing resolution is in effect. (2) Period described.--The period described in this paragraph is the period that-- (A) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (B) ends on-- (i) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (ii) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. (c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section. SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. For purposes of this Act, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``continuing resolution'' means, with respect to a fiscal year for which an appropriation measure for the fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year, a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for any program, project, or activity for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year in the amount provided in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year or, if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year did not become law, the amount provided in a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year; and (2) the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress. <all>

No Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes.

No Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act

Rep. Norman, Ralph

R

SC

This bill withholds congressional salaries and restricts the use of federal funds for travel by Members of Congress and executive branch employees while a continuing resolution (CR) is in effect. For the 118th Congress and subsequent Congresses, the bill also reduces congressional salaries by 1% for each day that a CR is in effect.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act''. 2. (2) Travel by executive branch employees.--Travel by an employee of an executive agency (except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b)). (c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. (2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section. 4. SEC. 5. In this Act-- (1) the term ``continuing resolution'' means, with respect to a fiscal year for which an appropriation measure for the fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year, a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for any program, project, or activity for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year in the amount provided in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year or, if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year did not become law, the amount provided in a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year; and (2) the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.

This Act may be cited as the ``No Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act''. 2. (2) Travel by executive branch employees.--Travel by an employee of an executive agency (except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b)). (c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section. SEC.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act''. 2. (2) Travel by executive branch employees.--Travel by an employee of an executive agency (except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b)). (2) Waivers in case of emergency or threats to security.-- The head of an executive agency may waive the application of subsection (a) to travel by an employee of the agency if the head of the agency determines that travel by the employee is necessary to respond to a threat to national security, a significant law enforcement event, or a natural disaster or other similar emergency. (c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes the Executive Office of the President, the United States Postal Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission, but does not include the Government Accountability Office. (2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. (a) Rule for One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.-- (1) Holding salaries in escrow.--If a pay period occurs during the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress during the period described in paragraph (2), the payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall-- (A) deposit in an escrow account and exclude from the payments otherwise required to be made with respect to that pay period for the compensation of each Member of Congress who serves in that House of Congress an amount equal to the product of-- (i) the daily rate of pay of the Member under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501); and (ii) the number of 24-hour periods during the pay period; and (B) release amounts deposited in an escrow account under subparagraph (A) to such Member of Congress only upon the expiration of the period described in paragraph (2). (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section. 4. SEC. 5. In this Act-- (1) the term ``continuing resolution'' means, with respect to a fiscal year for which an appropriation measure for the fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year, a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for any program, project, or activity for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year in the amount provided in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year or, if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year did not become law, the amount provided in a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year; and (2) the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act''. 2. PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. (a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). (2) Travel by executive branch employees.--Travel by an employee of an executive agency (except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (b)). (2) Waivers in case of emergency or threats to security.-- The head of an executive agency may waive the application of subsection (a) to travel by an employee of the agency if the head of the agency determines that travel by the employee is necessary to respond to a threat to national security, a significant law enforcement event, or a natural disaster or other similar emergency. (c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes the Executive Office of the President, the United States Postal Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission, but does not include the Government Accountability Office. (2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. (a) Rule for One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.-- (1) Holding salaries in escrow.--If a pay period occurs during the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress during the period described in paragraph (2), the payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall-- (A) deposit in an escrow account and exclude from the payments otherwise required to be made with respect to that pay period for the compensation of each Member of Congress who serves in that House of Congress an amount equal to the product of-- (i) the daily rate of pay of the Member under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501); and (ii) the number of 24-hour periods during the pay period; and (B) release amounts deposited in an escrow account under subparagraph (A) to such Member of Congress only upon the expiration of the period described in paragraph (2). (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. (c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. (d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section. 4. DETERMINATION OF GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. For purposes of this Act, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution. SEC. 5. In this Act-- (1) the term ``continuing resolution'' means, with respect to a fiscal year for which an appropriation measure for the fiscal year is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year, a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for any program, project, or activity for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year in the amount provided in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year or, if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year did not become law, the amount provided in a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year; and (2) the term ``Member of Congress'' means a Senator or a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( (2) Waivers in case of emergency or threats to security.-- The head of an executive agency may waive the application of subsection (a) to travel by an employee of the agency if the head of the agency determines that travel by the employee is necessary to respond to a threat to national security, a significant law enforcement event, or a natural disaster or other similar emergency. ( c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( (2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. ( 3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( (2) Period described.--The period described in this paragraph is the period that-- (A) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (B) ends on-- (i) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (ii) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. ( For purposes of this Act, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes the Executive Office of the President, the United States Postal Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission, but does not include the Government Accountability Office. ( 2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). ( 4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( (c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes the Executive Office of the President, the United States Postal Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission, but does not include the Government Accountability Office. ( 2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). ( 4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( (c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( (2) Waivers in case of emergency or threats to security.-- The head of an executive agency may waive the application of subsection (a) to travel by an employee of the agency if the head of the agency determines that travel by the employee is necessary to respond to a threat to national security, a significant law enforcement event, or a natural disaster or other similar emergency. ( c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( (2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. ( 3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( (2) Period described.--The period described in this paragraph is the period that-- (A) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (B) ends on-- (i) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (ii) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. ( For purposes of this Act, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes the Executive Office of the President, the United States Postal Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission, but does not include the Government Accountability Office. ( 2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). ( 4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( (c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( (2) Waivers in case of emergency or threats to security.-- The head of an executive agency may waive the application of subsection (a) to travel by an employee of the agency if the head of the agency determines that travel by the employee is necessary to respond to a threat to national security, a significant law enforcement event, or a natural disaster or other similar emergency. ( c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( (2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ARE IN EFFECT. ( 3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( (2) Period described.--The period described in this paragraph is the period that-- (A) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (B) ends on-- (i) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (ii) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. ( For purposes of this Act, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes the Executive Office of the President, the United States Postal Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission, but does not include the Government Accountability Office. ( 2) The term ``Washington Metropolitan Area'' means the District of Columbia, the Counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William and the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia. (3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). ( 4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( (c) Role of Secretary of the Treasury.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall provide the payroll administrator of each House of Congress with such assistance as may be necessary to enable the payroll administrator to carry out this section. ( d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( ( ( c) Period Described.--The period described in this subsection is the period that-- (1) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (2) ends on-- (A) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (B) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( ( 3) Withholding and remittance of amounts from payments held in escrow.--The payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall provide for the same withholding and remittance with respect to a payment deposited in an escrow account under paragraph (1) that would apply to the payment if the payment were not subject to paragraph (1). (4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( ( 2) Period described.--The period described in this paragraph is the period that-- (A) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (B) ends on-- (i) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (ii) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( ( For purposes of this Act, a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( ( ( d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``payroll administrator'', with respect to a House of Congress, means-- (1) in the case of the House of Representatives, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, or an employee of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer who is designated by the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out this section; and (2) in the case of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out this section.

To decrease the pay of Members of Congress during any period in which continuing appropriations are in effect, and for other purposes. a) Prohibition.--During the period described in subsection (c), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of any of the following: (1) Travel by members of congress.--Travel by a Member of Congress (except as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b)). ( ( ( (4) Release of amounts at end of the congress.--In order to ensure that this subsection is carried out in a manner that shall not vary the compensation of Senators or Representatives in violation of the twenty-seventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the payroll administrator of a House of Congress shall release for payment to Members of that House of Congress any amounts remaining in any escrow account under this section on the last day of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. ( ( 2) Period described.--The period described in this paragraph is the period that-- (A) begins on the 1st day on which a continuing resolution is in effect; and (B) ends on-- (i) the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution; or (ii) if such appropriations and funds are no longer made available as a result of a Government shutdown, the later of the date such shutdown ends or the date on which appropriations and funds are no longer made available pursuant to a continuing resolution after the date such shutdown ends. ( (

H.R.232

Government Operations and Politics

Public Service Transparency Act This bill requires candidates for the office of President or Vice President, nominees for a cabinet-level position, and the current occupants of such positions to disclose their federal tax returns. The bill authorizes the Office of Government Ethics to disclose such tax returns to the extent they are required to be made available.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Service Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF TAX RETURNS BY CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OR NOMINEE FOR CABINET-LEVEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Section 102 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(2) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(b) by an individual who is a nominee for a Cabinet-level position shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(3) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(d) and (e) by the President, Vice President, or any individual occupying a Cabinet-level position shall include the President's, Vice President's, or individual's (as the case may be) return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report. ``(4) If any person covered by paragraph (1), (2), or (3) files the return for such taxable year with the Internal Revenue Service after the due date for such report, such return shall be submitted (in the same manner as such a report) not later than 30 days after such return was so filed. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. (b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j)(5)), as added by subsection (a)), after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURE PERMITTED. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j)) to the extent such returns are required to be made available pursuant to such section.''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Public Service Transparency Act

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes.

Public Service Transparency Act

Rep. Ruiz, Raul

D

CA

This bill requires candidates for the office of President or Vice President, nominees for a cabinet-level position, and the current occupants of such positions to disclose their federal tax returns. The bill authorizes the Office of Government Ethics to disclose such tax returns to the extent they are required to be made available.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Service Transparency Act''. DISCLOSURE OF TAX RETURNS BY CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OR NOMINEE FOR CABINET-LEVEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Section 102 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. ``(2) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(b) by an individual who is a nominee for a Cabinet-level position shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(4) If any person covered by paragraph (1), (2), or (3) files the return for such taxable year with the Internal Revenue Service after the due date for such report, such return shall be submitted (in the same manner as such a report) not later than 30 days after such return was so filed. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. (b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. 102(j)(5)), as added by subsection (a)), after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURE PERMITTED. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j)) to the extent such returns are required to be made available pursuant to such section.''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Service Transparency Act''. DISCLOSURE OF TAX RETURNS BY CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OR NOMINEE FOR CABINET-LEVEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Section 102 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. ``(2) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(b) by an individual who is a nominee for a Cabinet-level position shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(4) If any person covered by paragraph (1), (2), or (3) files the return for such taxable year with the Internal Revenue Service after the due date for such report, such return shall be submitted (in the same manner as such a report) not later than 30 days after such return was so filed. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURE PERMITTED. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j)) to the extent such returns are required to be made available pursuant to such section.''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Service Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF TAX RETURNS BY CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OR NOMINEE FOR CABINET-LEVEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Section 102 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(2) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(b) by an individual who is a nominee for a Cabinet-level position shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(3) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(d) and (e) by the President, Vice President, or any individual occupying a Cabinet-level position shall include the President's, Vice President's, or individual's (as the case may be) return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report. ``(4) If any person covered by paragraph (1), (2), or (3) files the return for such taxable year with the Internal Revenue Service after the due date for such report, such return shall be submitted (in the same manner as such a report) not later than 30 days after such return was so filed. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. (b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j)(5)), as added by subsection (a)), after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURE PERMITTED. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j)) to the extent such returns are required to be made available pursuant to such section.''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public Service Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF TAX RETURNS BY CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OR NOMINEE FOR CABINET-LEVEL POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Section 102 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(2) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(b) by an individual who is a nominee for a Cabinet-level position shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(3) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(d) and (e) by the President, Vice President, or any individual occupying a Cabinet-level position shall include the President's, Vice President's, or individual's (as the case may be) return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report. ``(4) If any person covered by paragraph (1), (2), or (3) files the return for such taxable year with the Internal Revenue Service after the due date for such report, such return shall be submitted (in the same manner as such a report) not later than 30 days after such return was so filed. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. (b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j)(5)), as added by subsection (a)), after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. DISCLOSURE PERMITTED. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. 102(j)) to the extent such returns are required to be made available pursuant to such section.''. (b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(3) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(d) and (e) by the President, Vice President, or any individual occupying a Cabinet-level position shall include the President's, Vice President's, or individual's (as the case may be) return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report. b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. ( a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. ( a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(3) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(d) and (e) by the President, Vice President, or any individual occupying a Cabinet-level position shall include the President's, Vice President's, or individual's (as the case may be) return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report. b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. ( a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(3) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(d) and (e) by the President, Vice President, or any individual occupying a Cabinet-level position shall include the President's, Vice President's, or individual's (as the case may be) return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report. b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. ( a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(3) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(d) and (e) by the President, Vice President, or any individual occupying a Cabinet-level position shall include the President's, Vice President's, or individual's (as the case may be) return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report. b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(5) In this subsection, the term `Cabinet-level position' means-- ``(A) the head of any Executive department (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(B) any other position designated by the President as a position within the Cabinet.''. ( a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App.

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes. 102) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j)(1) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(c) by an individual who is a candidate for the office of President or Vice President shall include the individuals return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report and such returns for the previous two taxable years. ``(3) Any report filed pursuant to section 101(d) and (e) by the President, Vice President, or any individual occupying a Cabinet-level position shall include the President's, Vice President's, or individual's (as the case may be) return of Federal income tax for the taxable year ending in or with the applicable calendar year covered by such report. b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to any individual who becomes a candidate for the office, or assumes the office, of President or Vice President, or becomes a nominee for, or assumes, a Cabinet-level position (as that term is defined in section 102(j)(5) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-521; 5 U.S.C. App. (a) In General.--Section 6103(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) Disclosure of tax returns under the ethics in government act of 1978.--The Director of the Office of Government Ethics may disclose returns described in section 102(j) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (Public Law 95- 521; 5 U.S.C. App. b) Application.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to disclosures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

S.3733

Finance and Financial Sector

Instituting Measures to Protect American Investors and Retirees from Russia Act of 2022 or the IMPAIR Russia Act This bill prohibits investment companies and other institutional investors from purchasing securities issued by a Russian entity.

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Instituting Measures to Protect American Investors and Retirees from Russia Act of 2022'' or the ``IMPAIR Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES OF RUSSIAN ENTITIES. (a) In General.--An institutional investor may not purchase a security issued by a Russian entity on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of subsection (a) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out that subsection shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation. <all>

IMPAIR Russia Act

A bill to prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities.

IMPAIR Russia Act Instituting Measures to Protect American Investors and Retirees from Russia Act of 2022

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill prohibits investment companies and other institutional investors from purchasing securities issued by a Russian entity.

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Instituting Measures to Protect American Investors and Retirees from Russia Act of 2022'' or the ``IMPAIR Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES OF RUSSIAN ENTITIES. (a) In General.--An institutional investor may not purchase a security issued by a Russian entity on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of subsection (a) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out that subsection shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation. <all>

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Instituting Measures to Protect American Investors and Retirees from Russia Act of 2022'' or the ``IMPAIR Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES OF RUSSIAN ENTITIES. (a) In General.--An institutional investor may not purchase a security issued by a Russian entity on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of subsection (a) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out that subsection shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation. <all>

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Instituting Measures to Protect American Investors and Retirees from Russia Act of 2022'' or the ``IMPAIR Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES OF RUSSIAN ENTITIES. (a) In General.--An institutional investor may not purchase a security issued by a Russian entity on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of subsection (a) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out that subsection shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation. <all>

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Instituting Measures to Protect American Investors and Retirees from Russia Act of 2022'' or the ``IMPAIR Russia Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES OF RUSSIAN ENTITIES. (a) In General.--An institutional investor may not purchase a security issued by a Russian entity on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of subsection (a) or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out that subsection shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation. <all>

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). ( 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). ( 2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation.

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). ( 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). ( 2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation.

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). ( 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). ( 2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation.

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). ( 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). ( 2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation.

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Institutional investor.--The term ``institutional investor'' means-- (A) an investment company, as defined in section 3 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). (

To prohibit investment by institutional investors in securities issued by Russian entities. b) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out subsection (a). ( 80a- 3), or any person that would be an investment company but for the application of paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c) of that section; (B) an insurance company, as defined in section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)); or (C) a fiduciary, within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)). ( 2) Russian entity.--The term ``Russian entity'' means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the Russian Federation.

H.R.3038

Taxation

Airline Pilots Retirement Security Act This bill allows catch up contributions to tax-exempt retirement plans for employees subject to a federally-mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age (e.g., airline pilots). The amount of such contribution is twice the current allowable amount. The bill also modifies the cost-of-living adjustment to the defined contribution plan limit of a tax-exempt employer retirement plan.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Airline Pilots Retirement Security Act''. SEC. 2. CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 3. COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN LIMIT OF A QUALIFIED EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLAN. (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.'', (2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001. With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987.'', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

Airline Pilots Retirement Security Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes.

Airline Pilots Retirement Security Act

Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV

R

GA

This bill allows catch up contributions to tax-exempt retirement plans for employees subject to a federally-mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age (e.g., airline pilots). The amount of such contribution is twice the current allowable amount. The bill also modifies the cost-of-living adjustment to the defined contribution plan limit of a tax-exempt employer retirement plan.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Airline Pilots Retirement Security Act''. SEC. 2. CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 3. COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN LIMIT OF A QUALIFIED EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLAN. (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.'', (2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001. With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987.'', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Airline Pilots Retirement Security Act''. 2. CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 3. COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN LIMIT OF A QUALIFIED EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLAN. (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987. '', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Airline Pilots Retirement Security Act''. SEC. 2. CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 3. COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN LIMIT OF A QUALIFIED EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLAN. (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.'', (2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001. With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987.'', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Airline Pilots Retirement Security Act''. SEC. 2. CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 3. COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN LIMIT OF A QUALIFIED EMPLOYER RETIREMENT PLAN. (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.'', (2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001. With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987.'', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to contributions in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. ( (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( 2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987. '', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987. '', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. ( (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( 2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987. '', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. ( (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( 2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987. '', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. ( (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( 2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( With respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 1987. '', and (3) in paragraph (4)(B), by striking the header and inserting ``Amount under paragraph (1)(c).'' (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to authorize an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, in the three years prior to and including such retirement age, to make additional contributions toward a qualified employer plan, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 414(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subparagraph (E)'', and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Catch up contributions for individuals within of federally mandated retirement age.--For each of the 3 taxable years of employment of an employee subject to a federally mandated retirement age, the applicable dollar amount shall be twice the dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (B).''. ( (a) In General.--Section 415(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by amending paragraph (1)(C) to read as follows: ``(C) the following amount, as applicable: ``(i) the $40,000 amount in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, or ``(ii) $30,000 with respect to adjustments for calendar years beginning on and after January 1, 2022, for increases in the cost-of-living in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. '', ( 2) by amending paragraph (3)(D) to read as follows: ``(D) Amount under paragraph (1)(c).--With respect to adjustments for calendar years ending before January 1, 2022, the base period taken into account for purposes of paragraph (1)(C) is the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2001.

H.R.2916

Armed Forces and National Security

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct clinical trials of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain and those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The trials must include a control group and an experimental group that are of similar sizes and structures and represent the demographics of the veteran population. Data collected in the trials must be preserved to facilitate further research. Under the bill, participation in the clinical trials does not affect a covered veteran's eligibility or entitlement to other VA benefits.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. (a) Clinical Trials Required.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain and covered veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. (2) Required elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) osteopathic pain (including pain intensity and pain-related outcomes); (ii) the reduction or increase in opioid use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iv) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (v) inflammation; (vi) sleep quality; (vii) agitation; and (viii) quality of life; (B) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as established by or derived from the clinician administered PTSD scale, the PTSD checklist, the PTSD symptom scale, the post-traumatic diagnostic scale, and other applicable methods of evaluating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder; (ii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (iv) mood; (v) anxiety; (vi) social functioning; (vii) agitation; (viii) suicidal ideation; and (ix) sleep quality, including frequency of nightmares and night terrors. (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. (b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). (c) Type of Cannabis.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the clinical trials required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall study varying forms of cannabis, including whole plant raw material and extracts. (2) Plant cultivars.--Of the varying forms of cannabis required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall study not fewer than seven unique plant cultivars with ratios of tetrahydrocannabinol to cannabidiol in each of the following categories: (A) Less than 1:5. (B) Between 1:2 and 1:5. (C) Approximately 1:2. (D) Approximately 1:1. (E) Approximately 2:1. (F) Between 2:1 and 5:1. (G) More than 5:1. (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. (e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. (f) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) develop a plan to implement this section and submit such plan to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) issue any requests for proposals the Secretary determines appropriate for such implementation. (g) Effect on Other Benefits.--The eligibility or entitlement of a covered veteran to any other benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary or any other provision of law shall not be affected by the participation of the covered veteran in a clinical trial under subsection (a) or a study under subsection (b). (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section. (i) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. <all>

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021

Rep. Correa, J. Luis

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct clinical trials of the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain and those diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Covered veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The trials must include a control group and an experimental group that are of similar sizes and structures and represent the demographics of the veteran population. Data collected in the trials must be preserved to facilitate further research. Under the bill, participation in the clinical trials does not affect a covered veteran's eligibility or entitlement to other VA benefits.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. (2) Required elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) osteopathic pain (including pain intensity and pain-related outcomes); (ii) the reduction or increase in opioid use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iv) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (v) inflammation; (vi) sleep quality; (vii) agitation; and (viii) quality of life; (B) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as established by or derived from the clinician administered PTSD scale, the PTSD checklist, the PTSD symptom scale, the post-traumatic diagnostic scale, and other applicable methods of evaluating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder; (ii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (iv) mood; (v) anxiety; (vi) social functioning; (vii) agitation; (viii) suicidal ideation; and (ix) sleep quality, including frequency of nightmares and night terrors. (b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). (2) Plant cultivars.--Of the varying forms of cannabis required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall study not fewer than seven unique plant cultivars with ratios of tetrahydrocannabinol to cannabidiol in each of the following categories: (A) Less than 1:5. (D) Approximately 1:1. (G) More than 5:1. (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. (e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021''. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. (2) Required elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) osteopathic pain (including pain intensity and pain-related outcomes); (ii) the reduction or increase in opioid use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iv) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (v) inflammation; (vi) sleep quality; (vii) agitation; and (viii) quality of life; (B) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as established by or derived from the clinician administered PTSD scale, the PTSD checklist, the PTSD symptom scale, the post-traumatic diagnostic scale, and other applicable methods of evaluating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder; (ii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (iv) mood; (v) anxiety; (vi) social functioning; (vii) agitation; (viii) suicidal ideation; and (ix) sleep quality, including frequency of nightmares and night terrors. (b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). (D) Approximately 1:1. (G) More than 5:1. (e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. (2) Required elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) osteopathic pain (including pain intensity and pain-related outcomes); (ii) the reduction or increase in opioid use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iv) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (v) inflammation; (vi) sleep quality; (vii) agitation; and (viii) quality of life; (B) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as established by or derived from the clinician administered PTSD scale, the PTSD checklist, the PTSD symptom scale, the post-traumatic diagnostic scale, and other applicable methods of evaluating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder; (ii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (iv) mood; (v) anxiety; (vi) social functioning; (vii) agitation; (viii) suicidal ideation; and (ix) sleep quality, including frequency of nightmares and night terrors. (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. (b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). (2) Plant cultivars.--Of the varying forms of cannabis required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall study not fewer than seven unique plant cultivars with ratios of tetrahydrocannabinol to cannabidiol in each of the following categories: (A) Less than 1:5. (D) Approximately 1:1. (G) More than 5:1. (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. (e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. (f) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) develop a plan to implement this section and submit such plan to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) issue any requests for proposals the Secretary determines appropriate for such implementation. (g) Effect on Other Benefits.--The eligibility or entitlement of a covered veteran to any other benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary or any other provision of law shall not be affected by the participation of the covered veteran in a clinical trial under subsection (a) or a study under subsection (b). (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section. (i) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. (a) Clinical Trials Required.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of medical-grade cannabis on the health outcomes of covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain and covered veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. (2) Required elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with chronic pain, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) osteopathic pain (including pain intensity and pain-related outcomes); (ii) the reduction or increase in opioid use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iv) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (v) inflammation; (vi) sleep quality; (vii) agitation; and (viii) quality of life; (B) with respect to covered veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis on-- (i) the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as established by or derived from the clinician administered PTSD scale, the PTSD checklist, the PTSD symptom scale, the post-traumatic diagnostic scale, and other applicable methods of evaluating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder; (ii) the reduction or increase in benzodiazepine use or dosage; (iii) the reduction or increase in alcohol use; (iv) mood; (v) anxiety; (vi) social functioning; (vii) agitation; (viii) suicidal ideation; and (ix) sleep quality, including frequency of nightmares and night terrors. (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. (b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). (c) Type of Cannabis.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the clinical trials required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall study varying forms of cannabis, including whole plant raw material and extracts. (2) Plant cultivars.--Of the varying forms of cannabis required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall study not fewer than seven unique plant cultivars with ratios of tetrahydrocannabinol to cannabidiol in each of the following categories: (A) Less than 1:5. (B) Between 1:2 and 1:5. (C) Approximately 1:2. (D) Approximately 1:1. (E) Approximately 2:1. (F) Between 2:1 and 5:1. (G) More than 5:1. (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. (e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. (f) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) develop a plan to implement this section and submit such plan to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) issue any requests for proposals the Secretary determines appropriate for such implementation. (g) Effect on Other Benefits.--The eligibility or entitlement of a covered veteran to any other benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary or any other provision of law shall not be affected by the participation of the covered veteran in a clinical trial under subsection (a) or a study under subsection (b). (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section. (i) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). ( (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. ( (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section. ( i) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( F) Between 2:1 and 5:1. ( d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( (f) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) develop a plan to implement this section and submit such plan to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) issue any requests for proposals the Secretary determines appropriate for such implementation. ( g) Effect on Other Benefits.--The eligibility or entitlement of a covered veteran to any other benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary or any other provision of law shall not be affected by the participation of the covered veteran in a clinical trial under subsection (a) or a study under subsection (b). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( F) Between 2:1 and 5:1. ( d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( (f) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) develop a plan to implement this section and submit such plan to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) issue any requests for proposals the Secretary determines appropriate for such implementation. ( g) Effect on Other Benefits.--The eligibility or entitlement of a covered veteran to any other benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary or any other provision of law shall not be affected by the participation of the covered veteran in a clinical trial under subsection (a) or a study under subsection (b). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). ( (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. ( (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section. ( i) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( F) Between 2:1 and 5:1. ( d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( (f) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) develop a plan to implement this section and submit such plan to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) issue any requests for proposals the Secretary determines appropriate for such implementation. ( g) Effect on Other Benefits.--The eligibility or entitlement of a covered veteran to any other benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary or any other provision of law shall not be affected by the participation of the covered veteran in a clinical trial under subsection (a) or a study under subsection (b). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). ( (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. ( (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section. ( i) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( F) Between 2:1 and 5:1. ( d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( (f) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) develop a plan to implement this section and submit such plan to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) issue any requests for proposals the Secretary determines appropriate for such implementation. ( g) Effect on Other Benefits.--The eligibility or entitlement of a covered veteran to any other benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary or any other provision of law shall not be affected by the participation of the covered veteran in a clinical trial under subsection (a) or a study under subsection (b). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). ( (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. ( (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section. ( i) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( F) Between 2:1 and 5:1. ( d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( (f) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) develop a plan to implement this section and submit such plan to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) issue any requests for proposals the Secretary determines appropriate for such implementation. ( g) Effect on Other Benefits.--The eligibility or entitlement of a covered veteran to any other benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary or any other provision of law shall not be affected by the participation of the covered veteran in a clinical trial under subsection (a) or a study under subsection (b). (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a series of clinical trials on the effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of veterans with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL TRIALS ON THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON CERTAIN HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VETERANS WITH CHRONIC PAIN AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. ( (3) Optional elements.--The clinical trials required by paragraph (1) may include an evaluation of the effects of the use of cannabis to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder on-- (A) pulmonary function; (B) cardiovascular events; (C) head, neck, and oral cancer; (D) testicular cancer; (E) ovarian cancer; (F) transitional cell cancer; (G) intestinal inflammation; (H) motor vehicle accidents; (I) mania; (J) psychosis; (K) cognitive effects; (L) cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; (M) neuropathy; or (N) spasticity. ( b) Long-Term Observational Study.--The Secretary may carry out a long-term observational study of the participants in the clinical trials required by subsection (a). ( (d) Use of Control and Experimental Groups.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include both a control group and an experimental group that shall-- (1) be of similar size and structure; and (2) represent the demographics of the veteran population, as determined by the most recent data from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census that is available prior to the commencement of the clinical trials. ( e) Data Preservation.--The clinical trials required by subsection (a) shall include a mechanism to ensure the preservation of all data, including all data sets, collected or used for purposes of such trials in a manner that will facilitate further research. ( (h) Periodic Reports.--During the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit periodically, but not less frequently than annually, to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives reports on the implementation of this section. ( i) Covered Veteran Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered veteran'' means a veteran who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code.

H.J.Res.56

Arts, Culture, Religion

This joint resolution supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 20, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form unique to the United States, spanning decades, generations, and races; Whereas gospel music is one of the cornerstones of the musical tradition of the United States and has grown beyond its roots to achieve pop-culture and historical relevance; Whereas gospel music has spread beyond its geographic origins to touch audiences around the world; Whereas the history of gospel music can be traced to multiple and diverse influences and foundations, including African-American spirituals that blended diverse elements from African music and melodic influences from Irish folk songs and hymns, and gospel music ultimately borrowed from uniquely American musical styles, including ragtime, jazz, and blues; Whereas that tradition of diversity remains today, as the influence of gospel music can be found infused in all forms of secular music, including rock and roll, country, soul, rhythm and blues, and countless other styles; Whereas the legacy of gospel music includes some of the most memorable voices and musical pioneers in the history of the United States, such as Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, James Vaughan, Roberta Martin, Virgil Stamps, Diana Washington, Stamps Quartet, The Highway QCs, The Statesmen, The Soul Stirrers, Point of Grace, Smokie Norful, Terry Woods, James Cleveland, Billy Ray Hearns, Rex Humbard, Joe Ligon and The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Kirk Franklin, V. Michael McKay, Theola Booker, Yolanda Adams, Edwin and Walter Hawkins, Sandi Patty, The Winans, Kathy Taylor, Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers, and Brenda Waters, Carl Preacher, Shirley Joiner of B, C & S; Whereas many of the biggest names in music emerged from the gospel music tradition or have recorded gospel music, including Sam Cooke, Al Green, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, and Randy Travis; Whereas, regardless of their musical styles, those artists and so many more have turned to gospel music as the source and inspiration for their music, which has blurred the boundaries between secular and gospel music; Whereas, beyond its contribution to the musical tradition of the United States, gospel music has provided a cultural and musical backdrop across all of mainstream media, from hit television series to major Hollywood motion pictures, including ``American Idol'', ``Heroes'', ``Dancing with the Stars'', ``O Brother, Where Art Thou?'', ``Sister Act'', ``The Preacher's Wife'', ``Evan Almighty'', and more; Whereas gospel music has a huge audience around the country and around the world, a testament to the universal appeal of a historical American art form that both inspires and entertains across racial, ethnic, religious, and geographic boundaries; and Whereas September 2021 would be an appropriate month to designate as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress supports the designation of ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'', which would recognize the contributions to the culture of the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. <all>

Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila

D

TX

This joint resolution supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 20, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form unique to the United States, spanning decades, generations, and races; Whereas gospel music is one of the cornerstones of the musical tradition of the United States and has grown beyond its roots to achieve pop-culture and historical relevance; Whereas gospel music has spread beyond its geographic origins to touch audiences around the world; Whereas the history of gospel music can be traced to multiple and diverse influences and foundations, including African-American spirituals that blended diverse elements from African music and melodic influences from Irish folk songs and hymns, and gospel music ultimately borrowed from uniquely American musical styles, including ragtime, jazz, and blues; Whereas that tradition of diversity remains today, as the influence of gospel music can be found infused in all forms of secular music, including rock and roll, country, soul, rhythm and blues, and countless other styles; Whereas the legacy of gospel music includes some of the most memorable voices and musical pioneers in the history of the United States, such as Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, James Vaughan, Roberta Martin, Virgil Stamps, Diana Washington, Stamps Quartet, The Highway QCs, The Statesmen, The Soul Stirrers, Point of Grace, Smokie Norful, Terry Woods, James Cleveland, Billy Ray Hearns, Rex Humbard, Joe Ligon and The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Kirk Franklin, V. Michael McKay, Theola Booker, Yolanda Adams, Edwin and Walter Hawkins, Sandi Patty, The Winans, Kathy Taylor, Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers, and Brenda Waters, Carl Preacher, Shirley Joiner of B, C & S; Whereas many of the biggest names in music emerged from the gospel music tradition or have recorded gospel music, including Sam Cooke, Al Green, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, and Randy Travis; Whereas, regardless of their musical styles, those artists and so many more have turned to gospel music as the source and inspiration for their music, which has blurred the boundaries between secular and gospel music; Whereas, beyond its contribution to the musical tradition of the United States, gospel music has provided a cultural and musical backdrop across all of mainstream media, from hit television series to major Hollywood motion pictures, including ``American Idol'', ``Heroes'', ``Dancing with the Stars'', ``O Brother, Where Art Thou?

56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 20, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form unique to the United States, spanning decades, generations, and races; Whereas gospel music is one of the cornerstones of the musical tradition of the United States and has grown beyond its roots to achieve pop-culture and historical relevance; Whereas gospel music has spread beyond its geographic origins to touch audiences around the world; Whereas the history of gospel music can be traced to multiple and diverse influences and foundations, including African-American spirituals that blended diverse elements from African music and melodic influences from Irish folk songs and hymns, and gospel music ultimately borrowed from uniquely American musical styles, including ragtime, jazz, and blues; Whereas that tradition of diversity remains today, as the influence of gospel music can be found infused in all forms of secular music, including rock and roll, country, soul, rhythm and blues, and countless other styles; Whereas the legacy of gospel music includes some of the most memorable voices and musical pioneers in the history of the United States, such as Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, James Vaughan, Roberta Martin, Virgil Stamps, Diana Washington, Stamps Quartet, The Highway QCs, The Statesmen, The Soul Stirrers, Point of Grace, Smokie Norful, Terry Woods, James Cleveland, Billy Ray Hearns, Rex Humbard, Joe Ligon and The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Kirk Franklin, V. Michael McKay, Theola Booker, Yolanda Adams, Edwin and Walter Hawkins, Sandi Patty, The Winans, Kathy Taylor, Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers, and Brenda Waters, Carl Preacher, Shirley Joiner of B, C & S; Whereas many of the biggest names in music emerged from the gospel music tradition or have recorded gospel music, including Sam Cooke, Al Green, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, and Randy Travis; Whereas, regardless of their musical styles, those artists and so many more have turned to gospel music as the source and inspiration for their music, which has blurred the boundaries between secular and gospel music; Whereas, beyond its contribution to the musical tradition of the United States, gospel music has provided a cultural and musical backdrop across all of mainstream media, from hit television series to major Hollywood motion pictures, including ``American Idol'', ``Heroes'', ``Dancing with the Stars'', ``O Brother, Where Art Thou?'', ``Sister Act'', ``The Preacher's Wife'', ``Evan Almighty'', and more; Whereas gospel music has a huge audience around the country and around the world, a testament to the universal appeal of a historical American art form that both inspires and entertains across racial, ethnic, religious, and geographic boundaries; and Whereas September 2021 would be an appropriate month to designate as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress supports the designation of ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'', which would recognize the contributions to the culture of the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 20, 2021 Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form unique to the United States, spanning decades, generations, and races; Whereas gospel music is one of the cornerstones of the musical tradition of the United States and has grown beyond its roots to achieve pop-culture and historical relevance; Whereas gospel music has spread beyond its geographic origins to touch audiences around the world; Whereas the history of gospel music can be traced to multiple and diverse influences and foundations, including African-American spirituals that blended diverse elements from African music and melodic influences from Irish folk songs and hymns, and gospel music ultimately borrowed from uniquely American musical styles, including ragtime, jazz, and blues; Whereas that tradition of diversity remains today, as the influence of gospel music can be found infused in all forms of secular music, including rock and roll, country, soul, rhythm and blues, and countless other styles; Whereas the legacy of gospel music includes some of the most memorable voices and musical pioneers in the history of the United States, such as Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, James Vaughan, Roberta Martin, Virgil Stamps, Diana Washington, Stamps Quartet, The Highway QCs, The Statesmen, The Soul Stirrers, Point of Grace, Smokie Norful, Terry Woods, James Cleveland, Billy Ray Hearns, Rex Humbard, Joe Ligon and The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Kirk Franklin, V. Michael McKay, Theola Booker, Yolanda Adams, Edwin and Walter Hawkins, Sandi Patty, The Winans, Kathy Taylor, Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers, and Brenda Waters, Carl Preacher, Shirley Joiner of B, C & S; Whereas many of the biggest names in music emerged from the gospel music tradition or have recorded gospel music, including Sam Cooke, Al Green, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, and Randy Travis; Whereas, regardless of their musical styles, those artists and so many more have turned to gospel music as the source and inspiration for their music, which has blurred the boundaries between secular and gospel music; Whereas, beyond its contribution to the musical tradition of the United States, gospel music has provided a cultural and musical backdrop across all of mainstream media, from hit television series to major Hollywood motion pictures, including ``American Idol'', ``Heroes'', ``Dancing with the Stars'', ``O Brother, Where Art Thou?'', ``Sister Act'', ``The Preacher's Wife'', ``Evan Almighty'', and more; Whereas gospel music has a huge audience around the country and around the world, a testament to the universal appeal of a historical American art form that both inspires and entertains across racial, ethnic, religious, and geographic boundaries; and Whereas September 2021 would be an appropriate month to designate as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress supports the designation of ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'', which would recognize the contributions to the culture of the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. <all>

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 56 Expressing support for designation of September 2021 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________

S.121

Labor and Employment

Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish demonstration and pilot projects, through the awarding of grants or contracts, to facilitate training and education in advanced manufacturing. A local educational entity (e.g., technical college, community college, or an entity that assists educationally underserved communities) in partnership with a manufacturer that employs individuals who have advanced manufacturing skills is eligible to receive such grants or contracts. The corresponding project must (1) develop skills and competencies in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing; (2) provide education and training for available and anticipated jobs in advanced manufacturing; (3) educate individuals about career advancement opportunities within advanced manufacturing; and (4) give priority to incumbent workers, dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION AND PILOT PROJECTS TO SUPPORT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3224) is amended-- (1) by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Program.-- ``(1) In general.--Under a plan published under subsection (b), the Secretary shall, through grants or contracts, carry out demonstration and pilot projects for the purpose of facilitating education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing, which projects shall-- ``(A) target skills and competency development in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing; ``(B) provide education and training, for available jobs or job openings that are anticipated in advanced manufacturing, which result in a covered skill set and corresponding covered credential; ``(C) educate individuals about opportunities for career advancement within advanced manufacturing; and ``(D) be carried out in a way that gives priority to incumbent workers, dislocated workers, unemployed individuals, workers from rural areas, and underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(2) Eligible entities.-- ``(A) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subsection for a project under paragraph (1), an entity shall be one of the following entities in any of the several States or territories, in partnership with a manufacturer who employs individuals with advanced manufacturing skills (or a consortium of such partnerships): ``(i) A technical college that offers a 2- year degree or program of study or an individual community college, such as a public or nonprofit community college, or a community college that is a tribally controlled college or university (as defined in section 2(a) of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801(a))). ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(iii) A State community college system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. ``(v) A manufacturing extension center established under section 25(b) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k). ``(vi) A local educational agency. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(3) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subsection, an entity shall submit an application at such time and in such form and manner as the Secretary shall determine, including the following: ``(A) A description of the eligible entity, evidence of the eligible entity's capacity to carry out activities in support of the strategic objectives described in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), and a description of the expected participation and responsibilities of the eligible entity, or each partnership in the eligible entity in the case of a consortium. ``(B) A description of education and training activities to be provided that will-- ``(i) develop skills and competencies demanded by advanced manufacturing businesses; ``(ii) lead to a covered skill set and a corresponding covered credential; and ``(iii) educate individuals about opportunities for career advancement and wage growth within advanced manufacturing. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(D) A description of how the eligible entity will employ evidence-based training models that integrate academic instruction with training, including on-the- job training in advanced manufacturing, to meet performance goals described in paragraph (5). ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(4) Activities.--Activities to be carried out under a project funded under paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) classroom and onsite experiential learning; ``(B) on-the-job training; ``(C) training which fits into an industry- recognized competency model for advanced manufacturing; ``(D) development and implementation of registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs; ``(E) coordination with local boards in order to implement and utilize existing (as of the first date of such coordination) articulation agreements with universities and other educational partners; ``(F) distance learning; and ``(G) any other activity the Secretary considers appropriate for providing education or training in advanced manufacturing. ``(5) Performance goals and measures.-- ``(A) Goals.--The performance goals for the activities provided through a project under this subsection shall be to-- ``(i) enhance the skill sets of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, who live in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing and enable such workers to obtain a covered skill set and a corresponding covered credential; ``(ii) develop competencies of individuals with limited experience in advanced manufacturing; ``(iii) strengthen community college partnerships with manufacturing extension centers described in paragraph (2)(A)(v) and advanced manufacturing businesses in an effort to meet the needs of the businesses for adaptability in training of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals; ``(iv) more fully utilize the capabilities of such manufacturing extension centers within the State involved; ``(v) strengthen partnerships of advanced manufacturing businesses with local boards and, if applicable, local educational agencies; and ``(vi) help incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, develop skills which lead to greater earnings. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. Each performance measure shall be designed to enable the eligible entity to meet the performance goals described in subparagraph (A) and shall include an indicator of performance, which may include-- ``(i) the number of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, receiving a covered credential for advanced manufacturing; ``(ii) the number of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, attaining basic skills, as described in a covered skill set for advanced manufacturing; ``(iii) the number of incumbent workers whose education and training, provided through a project, enables them to meet the needs of their employers for skilled workers to enhance operations; ``(iv) the earnings growth of a manufacturer as a result of education and training provided through a project; and ``(v) another indicator the Secretary determines to be necessary to meet performance goals described in subparagraph (A). ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The plan shall describe the projects described in subsection (d), to be carried out in accordance with that subsection.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if enacted as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.). <all>

Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act

A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing.

Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act

Sen. Rosen, Jacky

D

NV

This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish demonstration and pilot projects, through the awarding of grants or contracts, to facilitate training and education in advanced manufacturing. A local educational entity (e.g., technical college, community college, or an entity that assists educationally underserved communities) in partnership with a manufacturer that employs individuals who have advanced manufacturing skills is eligible to receive such grants or contracts. The corresponding project must (1) develop skills and competencies in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing; (2) provide education and training for available and anticipated jobs in advanced manufacturing; (3) educate individuals about career advancement opportunities within advanced manufacturing; and (4) give priority to incumbent workers, dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. 2. DEMONSTRATION AND PILOT PROJECTS TO SUPPORT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 1801(a))). ``(iii) A State community college system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. 278k). ``(vi) A local educational agency. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(5) Performance goals and measures.-- ``(A) Goals.--The performance goals for the activities provided through a project under this subsection shall be to-- ``(i) enhance the skill sets of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, who live in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing and enable such workers to obtain a covered skill set and a corresponding covered credential; ``(ii) develop competencies of individuals with limited experience in advanced manufacturing; ``(iii) strengthen community college partnerships with manufacturing extension centers described in paragraph (2)(A)(v) and advanced manufacturing businesses in an effort to meet the needs of the businesses for adaptability in training of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals; ``(iv) more fully utilize the capabilities of such manufacturing extension centers within the State involved; ``(v) strengthen partnerships of advanced manufacturing businesses with local boards and, if applicable, local educational agencies; and ``(vi) help incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, develop skills which lead to greater earnings. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 3101 et seq.).

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 ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. 2. DEMONSTRATION AND PILOT PROJECTS TO SUPPORT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ``(iii) A State community college system. ``(vi) A local educational agency. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(5) Performance goals and measures.-- ``(A) Goals.--The performance goals for the activities provided through a project under this subsection shall be to-- ``(i) enhance the skill sets of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, who live in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing and enable such workers to obtain a covered skill set and a corresponding covered credential; ``(ii) develop competencies of individuals with limited experience in advanced manufacturing; ``(iii) strengthen community college partnerships with manufacturing extension centers described in paragraph (2)(A)(v) and advanced manufacturing businesses in an effort to meet the needs of the businesses for adaptability in training of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals; ``(iv) more fully utilize the capabilities of such manufacturing extension centers within the State involved; ``(v) strengthen partnerships of advanced manufacturing businesses with local boards and, if applicable, local educational agencies; and ``(vi) help incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, develop skills which lead to greater earnings. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. 2. DEMONSTRATION AND PILOT PROJECTS TO SUPPORT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 1801(a))). ``(iii) A State community college system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. ``(v) A manufacturing extension center established under section 25(b) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k). ``(vi) A local educational agency. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(4) Activities.--Activities to be carried out under a project funded under paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) classroom and onsite experiential learning; ``(B) on-the-job training; ``(C) training which fits into an industry- recognized competency model for advanced manufacturing; ``(D) development and implementation of registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs; ``(E) coordination with local boards in order to implement and utilize existing (as of the first date of such coordination) articulation agreements with universities and other educational partners; ``(F) distance learning; and ``(G) any other activity the Secretary considers appropriate for providing education or training in advanced manufacturing. ``(5) Performance goals and measures.-- ``(A) Goals.--The performance goals for the activities provided through a project under this subsection shall be to-- ``(i) enhance the skill sets of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, who live in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing and enable such workers to obtain a covered skill set and a corresponding covered credential; ``(ii) develop competencies of individuals with limited experience in advanced manufacturing; ``(iii) strengthen community college partnerships with manufacturing extension centers described in paragraph (2)(A)(v) and advanced manufacturing businesses in an effort to meet the needs of the businesses for adaptability in training of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals; ``(iv) more fully utilize the capabilities of such manufacturing extension centers within the State involved; ``(v) strengthen partnerships of advanced manufacturing businesses with local boards and, if applicable, local educational agencies; and ``(vi) help incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, develop skills which lead to greater earnings. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The plan shall describe the projects described in subsection (d), to be carried out in accordance with that subsection.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 3101 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 ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. 2. DEMONSTRATION AND PILOT PROJECTS TO SUPPORT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ``(2) Eligible entities.-- ``(A) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subsection for a project under paragraph (1), an entity shall be one of the following entities in any of the several States or territories, in partnership with a manufacturer who employs individuals with advanced manufacturing skills (or a consortium of such partnerships): ``(i) A technical college that offers a 2- year degree or program of study or an individual community college, such as a public or nonprofit community college, or a community college that is a tribally controlled college or university (as defined in section 2(a) of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801(a))). ``(iii) A State community college system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. ``(v) A manufacturing extension center established under section 25(b) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k). ``(vi) A local educational agency. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(3) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subsection, an entity shall submit an application at such time and in such form and manner as the Secretary shall determine, including the following: ``(A) A description of the eligible entity, evidence of the eligible entity's capacity to carry out activities in support of the strategic objectives described in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), and a description of the expected participation and responsibilities of the eligible entity, or each partnership in the eligible entity in the case of a consortium. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(4) Activities.--Activities to be carried out under a project funded under paragraph (1) may include-- ``(A) classroom and onsite experiential learning; ``(B) on-the-job training; ``(C) training which fits into an industry- recognized competency model for advanced manufacturing; ``(D) development and implementation of registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs; ``(E) coordination with local boards in order to implement and utilize existing (as of the first date of such coordination) articulation agreements with universities and other educational partners; ``(F) distance learning; and ``(G) any other activity the Secretary considers appropriate for providing education or training in advanced manufacturing. ``(5) Performance goals and measures.-- ``(A) Goals.--The performance goals for the activities provided through a project under this subsection shall be to-- ``(i) enhance the skill sets of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, who live in communities with expected growth in advanced manufacturing and enable such workers to obtain a covered skill set and a corresponding covered credential; ``(ii) develop competencies of individuals with limited experience in advanced manufacturing; ``(iii) strengthen community college partnerships with manufacturing extension centers described in paragraph (2)(A)(v) and advanced manufacturing businesses in an effort to meet the needs of the businesses for adaptability in training of incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals; ``(iv) more fully utilize the capabilities of such manufacturing extension centers within the State involved; ``(v) strengthen partnerships of advanced manufacturing businesses with local boards and, if applicable, local educational agencies; and ``(vi) help incumbent and dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals, develop skills which lead to greater earnings. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The plan shall describe the projects described in subsection (d), to be carried out in accordance with that subsection.''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if enacted as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.).

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(D) A description of how the eligible entity will employ evidence-based training models that integrate academic instruction with training, including on-the- job training in advanced manufacturing, to meet performance goals described in paragraph (5). ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The plan shall describe the projects described in subsection (d), to be carried out in accordance with that subsection.''.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(D) A description of how the eligible entity will employ evidence-based training models that integrate academic instruction with training, including on-the- job training in advanced manufacturing, to meet performance goals described in paragraph (5). ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The plan shall describe the projects described in subsection (d), to be carried out in accordance with that subsection.''.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(D) A description of how the eligible entity will employ evidence-based training models that integrate academic instruction with training, including on-the- job training in advanced manufacturing, to meet performance goals described in paragraph (5). ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The plan shall describe the projects described in subsection (d), to be carried out in accordance with that subsection.''.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Manufacturing Jobs in America Act''. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(vii) Another entity, such as a public- private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underrepresented individuals (such as underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities). ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(D) A description of how the eligible entity will employ evidence-based training models that integrate academic instruction with training, including on-the- job training in advanced manufacturing, to meet performance goals described in paragraph (5). ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential. ``(B) Covered skill set.--The term `covered skill set' means an industry-recognized or employer- recognized skill set. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting after the first sentence the following: ``The plan shall describe the projects described in subsection (d), to be carried out in accordance with that subsection.''.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. ``(ii) A community college district system. ``(iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. ``(C) A description of how the economy where the entity is located would benefit, including-- ``(i) evidence of the growth of advanced manufacturing in the State or locality involved; ``(ii) information on the potential for additional job growth with investments in advanced manufacturing; and ``(iii) information on how the activities will expose incumbent or dislocated workers, or unemployed individuals, to new advanced manufacturing technology skill sets. ``(E) A description of how the eligible entity will coordinate activities with State boards or local boards, and State or local economic development officials. ``(F) In the case of education and training activities that lead to a covered credential, a description of those activities leading to that credential. ``(6) Evaluation.--Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the first disbursement of funds under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide for the continuing evaluation of the projects described in this subsection and funded under section 172, and shall transmit a report of the evaluation to Congress not later than 2 years after such date. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential.

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish demonstration and pilot projects to facilitate education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing. ``(B) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. ``(B) Measures.--The Secretary shall negotiate and reach agreement with each eligible entity that receives a grant or contract under this subsection, on performance measures that will be used to evaluate the performance of the eligible entity in carrying out the activities provided through a project under this subsection. ``(7) Definition.--In this subsection: ``(A) Covered credential.--The term `covered credential' means-- ``(i) an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential, such as an educational certificate or degree, an occupational license, an industry-sponsored certificate or certification, and a registered apprenticeship certificate or degree; or ``(ii) an employer-recognized credential.

H.R.9481

Taxation

Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act This bill allows a new tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. The amount of the credit in a taxable year is the lesser of 10% of the cost of such vehicle, or $2,500. The bill defines a new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle to include any vehicle that has a capacity of not less than 6 kilowatt hours (currently, 7 kilowatt hours), has a dry weight of less that 3,500 pounds, has 3 or more wheels and 1 or more seats, is designed to be used primarily on rough terrain, and is capable of achieving a speed of 40 miles per hour.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR NEW OFF-ROAD PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (a) In General.--Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i), and by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: ``(h) Credit Allowed for New Off-Road Plug-in Electric Vehicles.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any new qualified off- road plug-in electric vehicle-- ``(A) there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the applicable amount with respect to each such new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year, and ``(B) the amount of the credit allowed under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. ``(3) New qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle' means any vehicle which-- ``(A) meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (F), (G), and (H) of subsection (d)(1) (determined by substituting `6 kilowatt hours' for `7 kilowatt hours' in subparagraph (F)(i)), ``(B) has a dry weight of less than 3,500 pounds, ``(C) has 3 or more wheels and 1 or more seats, ``(D) is manufactured primarily for use on other than public streets, roads, and highways, ``(E) is designed to be used primarily on rough terrain, ``(F) is capable of achieving a speed of 40 miles per hour, and ``(G) except in the case of a vehicle designed to operate on land and water, is not designed to operate on rails, in the air, or in or on the water.''. (b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. (c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2022. <all>

Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles.

Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act

Rep. Phillips, Dean

D

MN

This bill allows a new tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. The amount of the credit in a taxable year is the lesser of 10% of the cost of such vehicle, or $2,500. The bill defines a new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle to include any vehicle that has a capacity of not less than 6 kilowatt hours (currently, 7 kilowatt hours), has a dry weight of less that 3,500 pounds, has 3 or more wheels and 1 or more seats, is designed to be used primarily on rough terrain, and is capable of achieving a speed of 40 miles per hour.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR NEW OFF-ROAD PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (a) In General.--Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i), and by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: ``(h) Credit Allowed for New Off-Road Plug-in Electric Vehicles.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any new qualified off- road plug-in electric vehicle-- ``(A) there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the applicable amount with respect to each such new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year, and ``(B) the amount of the credit allowed under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. ``(3) New qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle' means any vehicle which-- ``(A) meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (F), (G), and (H) of subsection (d)(1) (determined by substituting `6 kilowatt hours' for `7 kilowatt hours' in subparagraph (F)(i)), ``(B) has a dry weight of less than 3,500 pounds, ``(C) has 3 or more wheels and 1 or more seats, ``(D) is manufactured primarily for use on other than public streets, roads, and highways, ``(E) is designed to be used primarily on rough terrain, ``(F) is capable of achieving a speed of 40 miles per hour, and ``(G) except in the case of a vehicle designed to operate on land and water, is not designed to operate on rails, in the air, or in or on the water.''. (b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. (c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2022. <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 ``Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR NEW OFF-ROAD PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. ``(3) New qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle' means any vehicle which-- ``(A) meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (F), (G), and (H) of subsection (d)(1) (determined by substituting `6 kilowatt hours' for `7 kilowatt hours' in subparagraph (F)(i)), ``(B) has a dry weight of less than 3,500 pounds, ``(C) has 3 or more wheels and 1 or more seats, ``(D) is manufactured primarily for use on other than public streets, roads, and highways, ``(E) is designed to be used primarily on rough terrain, ``(F) is capable of achieving a speed of 40 miles per hour, and ``(G) except in the case of a vehicle designed to operate on land and water, is not designed to operate on rails, in the air, or in or on the water.''. (b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2022.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR NEW OFF-ROAD PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (a) In General.--Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i), and by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: ``(h) Credit Allowed for New Off-Road Plug-in Electric Vehicles.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any new qualified off- road plug-in electric vehicle-- ``(A) there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the applicable amount with respect to each such new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year, and ``(B) the amount of the credit allowed under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. ``(3) New qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle' means any vehicle which-- ``(A) meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (F), (G), and (H) of subsection (d)(1) (determined by substituting `6 kilowatt hours' for `7 kilowatt hours' in subparagraph (F)(i)), ``(B) has a dry weight of less than 3,500 pounds, ``(C) has 3 or more wheels and 1 or more seats, ``(D) is manufactured primarily for use on other than public streets, roads, and highways, ``(E) is designed to be used primarily on rough terrain, ``(F) is capable of achieving a speed of 40 miles per hour, and ``(G) except in the case of a vehicle designed to operate on land and water, is not designed to operate on rails, in the air, or in or on the water.''. (b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. (c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Michael F. Donoughe Tax Credit for Off Road Electric Vehicles Act''. SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR NEW OFF-ROAD PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (a) In General.--Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i), and by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection: ``(h) Credit Allowed for New Off-Road Plug-in Electric Vehicles.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any new qualified off- road plug-in electric vehicle-- ``(A) there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the applicable amount with respect to each such new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year, and ``(B) the amount of the credit allowed under subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. ``(3) New qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle' means any vehicle which-- ``(A) meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (F), (G), and (H) of subsection (d)(1) (determined by substituting `6 kilowatt hours' for `7 kilowatt hours' in subparagraph (F)(i)), ``(B) has a dry weight of less than 3,500 pounds, ``(C) has 3 or more wheels and 1 or more seats, ``(D) is manufactured primarily for use on other than public streets, roads, and highways, ``(E) is designed to be used primarily on rough terrain, ``(F) is capable of achieving a speed of 40 miles per hour, and ``(G) except in the case of a vehicle designed to operate on land and water, is not designed to operate on rails, in the air, or in or on the water.''. (b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. (c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to vehicles acquired after December 31, 2022. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for new off-road plug-in electric vehicles. ``(2) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the applicable amount is an amount equal to the lesser of-- ``(A) 10 percent of the cost of the new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle, or ``(B) $2,500. b) One Credit Per Vehicle.--Section 30D(f)(8) of such Code is amended by striking ``described in subsection (a)'' and inserting ``under this section''. ( c) Transfer of Credit.--Section 30D(g)(1) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or new qualified off-road plug-in electric vehicle'' after ``new clean vehicle''. (

S.119

Crime and Law Enforcement

Abby Honold Act This bill directs the Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice to make competitive grants to law enforcement agencies and victim services organizations to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in responding to and investigating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ON TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Attorney General'' means the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women; (2) the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who interfaces with victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including-- (A) an individual working for or on behalf of an eligible entity; (B) a school or university administrator; and (C) an emergency services or medical employee; (3) the term ``demonstration site'', with respect to an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section, means-- (A) if the eligible entity is a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A), the area over which the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (B) if the eligible entity is an organization or agency described in paragraph (4)(B), the area over which a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A) that is working in collaboration with the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (4) the term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal law enforcement agency; or (B) a national, regional, or local victim services organization or agency working in collaboration with a law enforcement agency described in subparagraph (A). (b) Grants Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to carry out the demonstration program under this section by implementing evidence-based or promising policies and practices to incorporate trauma-informed techniques designed to-- (A) prevent re-traumatization of the victim; (B) ensure that covered individuals use evidence- based practices to respond to and investigate cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; (C) improve communication between victims and law enforcement officers in an effort to increase the likelihood of the successful investigation and prosecution of the reported crime in a manner that protects the victim to the greatest extent possible; (D) increase collaboration among stakeholders who are part of the coordinated community response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (E) evaluate the effectiveness of the training process and content by measuring-- (i) investigative and prosecutorial practices and outcomes; and (ii) the well-being of victims and their satisfaction with the criminal justice process. (2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. (c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to-- (1) train covered individuals within the demonstration site of the eligible entity to use evidence-based, trauma-informed techniques and knowledge of crime victims' rights throughout an investigation into domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including by-- (A) conducting victim interviews in a manner that-- (i) elicits valuable information about the domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and (ii) avoids re-traumatization of the victim; (B) conducting field investigations that mirror best and promising practices available at the time of the investigation; (C) customizing investigative approaches to ensure a culturally and linguistically appropriate approach to the community being served; (D) becoming proficient in understanding and responding to complex cases, including cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking-- (i) facilitated by alcohol or drugs; (ii) involving strangulation; (iii) committed by a non-stranger; (iv) committed by an individual of the same sex as the victim; (v) involving a victim with a disability; (vi) involving a male victim; or (vii) involving a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (commonly referred to as ``LGBT'') victim; (E) developing collaborative relationships between-- (i) law enforcement officers and other members of the response team; and (ii) the community being served; and (F) developing an understanding of how to define, identify, and correctly classify a report of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and (2) promote the efforts of the eligible entity to improve the response of covered individuals to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through various communication channels, such as the website of the eligible entity, social media, print materials, and community meetings, in order to ensure that all covered individuals within the demonstration site of the eligible entity are aware of those efforts and included in trainings, to the extent practicable. (d) Demonstration Program Trainings on Trauma-Informed Approaches.-- (1) Identification of existing trainings.-- (A) In general.--The Attorney General shall identify trainings for law enforcement officers, in existence as of the date on which the Attorney General begins to solicit applications for grants under this section, that-- (i) employ a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (ii) focus on the fundamentals of-- (I) trauma responses; and (II) the impact of trauma on victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. (B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. (2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime in order to seek input from and cultivate consensus among outside practitioners and other stakeholders through facilitated discussions and focus groups on best practices in the field of trauma-informed care for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. (e) Evaluation.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Justice, shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to identify a research partner, preferably a local research partner, to-- (1) design a system for generating and collecting the appropriate data to facilitate an independent process or impact evaluation of the use of the grant funds; (2) periodically conduct an evaluation described in paragraph (1); and (3) periodically make publicly available, during the grant period-- (A) preliminary results of the evaluations conducted under paragraph (2); and (B) recommendations for improving the use of the grant funds. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--The Attorney General shall carry out this section using amounts otherwise available to the Attorney General. (g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual. <all>

Abby Honold Act

A bill to authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes.

Abby Honold Act

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill directs the Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice to make competitive grants to law enforcement agencies and victim services organizations to implement evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in responding to and investigating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Attorney General'' means the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women; (2) the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who interfaces with victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including-- (A) an individual working for or on behalf of an eligible entity; (B) a school or university administrator; and (C) an emergency services or medical employee; (3) the term ``demonstration site'', with respect to an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section, means-- (A) if the eligible entity is a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A), the area over which the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (B) if the eligible entity is an organization or agency described in paragraph (4)(B), the area over which a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A) that is working in collaboration with the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (4) the term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal law enforcement agency; or (B) a national, regional, or local victim services organization or agency working in collaboration with a law enforcement agency described in subparagraph (A). (d) Demonstration Program Trainings on Trauma-Informed Approaches.-- (1) Identification of existing trainings.-- (A) In general.--The Attorney General shall identify trainings for law enforcement officers, in existence as of the date on which the Attorney General begins to solicit applications for grants under this section, that-- (i) employ a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (ii) focus on the fundamentals of-- (I) trauma responses; and (II) the impact of trauma on victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. (B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. (e) Evaluation.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Justice, shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to identify a research partner, preferably a local research partner, to-- (1) design a system for generating and collecting the appropriate data to facilitate an independent process or impact evaluation of the use of the grant funds; (2) periodically conduct an evaluation described in paragraph (1); and (3) periodically make publicly available, during the grant period-- (A) preliminary results of the evaluations conducted under paragraph (2); and (B) recommendations for improving the use of the grant funds.

This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Attorney General'' means the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women; (2) the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who interfaces with victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including-- (A) an individual working for or on behalf of an eligible entity; (B) a school or university administrator; and (C) an emergency services or medical employee; (3) the term ``demonstration site'', with respect to an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section, means-- (A) if the eligible entity is a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A), the area over which the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (B) if the eligible entity is an organization or agency described in paragraph (4)(B), the area over which a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A) that is working in collaboration with the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (4) the term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal law enforcement agency; or (B) a national, regional, or local victim services organization or agency working in collaboration with a law enforcement agency described in subparagraph (A). (d) Demonstration Program Trainings on Trauma-Informed Approaches.-- (1) Identification of existing trainings.-- (A) In general.--The Attorney General shall identify trainings for law enforcement officers, in existence as of the date on which the Attorney General begins to solicit applications for grants under this section, that-- (i) employ a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (ii) focus on the fundamentals of-- (I) trauma responses; and (II) the impact of trauma on victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. (B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the 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 ``Abby Honold Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Attorney General'' means the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women; (2) the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who interfaces with victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including-- (A) an individual working for or on behalf of an eligible entity; (B) a school or university administrator; and (C) an emergency services or medical employee; (3) the term ``demonstration site'', with respect to an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section, means-- (A) if the eligible entity is a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A), the area over which the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (B) if the eligible entity is an organization or agency described in paragraph (4)(B), the area over which a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A) that is working in collaboration with the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (4) the term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal law enforcement agency; or (B) a national, regional, or local victim services organization or agency working in collaboration with a law enforcement agency described in subparagraph (A). (b) Grants Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to carry out the demonstration program under this section by implementing evidence-based or promising policies and practices to incorporate trauma-informed techniques designed to-- (A) prevent re-traumatization of the victim; (B) ensure that covered individuals use evidence- based practices to respond to and investigate cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; (C) improve communication between victims and law enforcement officers in an effort to increase the likelihood of the successful investigation and prosecution of the reported crime in a manner that protects the victim to the greatest extent possible; (D) increase collaboration among stakeholders who are part of the coordinated community response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (E) evaluate the effectiveness of the training process and content by measuring-- (i) investigative and prosecutorial practices and outcomes; and (ii) the well-being of victims and their satisfaction with the criminal justice process. (d) Demonstration Program Trainings on Trauma-Informed Approaches.-- (1) Identification of existing trainings.-- (A) In general.--The Attorney General shall identify trainings for law enforcement officers, in existence as of the date on which the Attorney General begins to solicit applications for grants under this section, that-- (i) employ a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (ii) focus on the fundamentals of-- (I) trauma responses; and (II) the impact of trauma on victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. (B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. (e) Evaluation.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Justice, shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to identify a research partner, preferably a local research partner, to-- (1) design a system for generating and collecting the appropriate data to facilitate an independent process or impact evaluation of the use of the grant funds; (2) periodically conduct an evaluation described in paragraph (1); and (3) periodically make publicly available, during the grant period-- (A) preliminary results of the evaluations conducted under paragraph (2); and (B) recommendations for improving the use of the grant funds. (g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Attorney General'' means the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women; (2) the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who interfaces with victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including-- (A) an individual working for or on behalf of an eligible entity; (B) a school or university administrator; and (C) an emergency services or medical employee; (3) the term ``demonstration site'', with respect to an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section, means-- (A) if the eligible entity is a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A), the area over which the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (B) if the eligible entity is an organization or agency described in paragraph (4)(B), the area over which a law enforcement agency described in paragraph (4)(A) that is working in collaboration with the eligible entity has jurisdiction; and (4) the term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal law enforcement agency; or (B) a national, regional, or local victim services organization or agency working in collaboration with a law enforcement agency described in subparagraph (A). (b) Grants Authorized.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to carry out the demonstration program under this section by implementing evidence-based or promising policies and practices to incorporate trauma-informed techniques designed to-- (A) prevent re-traumatization of the victim; (B) ensure that covered individuals use evidence- based practices to respond to and investigate cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; (C) improve communication between victims and law enforcement officers in an effort to increase the likelihood of the successful investigation and prosecution of the reported crime in a manner that protects the victim to the greatest extent possible; (D) increase collaboration among stakeholders who are part of the coordinated community response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (E) evaluate the effectiveness of the training process and content by measuring-- (i) investigative and prosecutorial practices and outcomes; and (ii) the well-being of victims and their satisfaction with the criminal justice process. (c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to-- (1) train covered individuals within the demonstration site of the eligible entity to use evidence-based, trauma-informed techniques and knowledge of crime victims' rights throughout an investigation into domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including by-- (A) conducting victim interviews in a manner that-- (i) elicits valuable information about the domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and (ii) avoids re-traumatization of the victim; (B) conducting field investigations that mirror best and promising practices available at the time of the investigation; (C) customizing investigative approaches to ensure a culturally and linguistically appropriate approach to the community being served; (D) becoming proficient in understanding and responding to complex cases, including cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking-- (i) facilitated by alcohol or drugs; (ii) involving strangulation; (iii) committed by a non-stranger; (iv) committed by an individual of the same sex as the victim; (v) involving a victim with a disability; (vi) involving a male victim; or (vii) involving a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (commonly referred to as ``LGBT'') victim; (E) developing collaborative relationships between-- (i) law enforcement officers and other members of the response team; and (ii) the community being served; and (F) developing an understanding of how to define, identify, and correctly classify a report of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and (2) promote the efforts of the eligible entity to improve the response of covered individuals to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through various communication channels, such as the website of the eligible entity, social media, print materials, and community meetings, in order to ensure that all covered individuals within the demonstration site of the eligible entity are aware of those efforts and included in trainings, to the extent practicable. (d) Demonstration Program Trainings on Trauma-Informed Approaches.-- (1) Identification of existing trainings.-- (A) In general.--The Attorney General shall identify trainings for law enforcement officers, in existence as of the date on which the Attorney General begins to solicit applications for grants under this section, that-- (i) employ a trauma-informed approach to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (ii) focus on the fundamentals of-- (I) trauma responses; and (II) the impact of trauma on victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. (B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. (e) Evaluation.--The Attorney General, in consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Justice, shall require each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to identify a research partner, preferably a local research partner, to-- (1) design a system for generating and collecting the appropriate data to facilitate an independent process or impact evaluation of the use of the grant funds; (2) periodically conduct an evaluation described in paragraph (1); and (3) periodically make publicly available, during the grant period-- (A) preliminary results of the evaluations conducted under paragraph (2); and (B) recommendations for improving the use of the grant funds. (g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime in order to seek input from and cultivate consensus among outside practitioners and other stakeholders through facilitated discussions and focus groups on best practices in the field of trauma-informed care for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. f) Authorization of Appropriations.--The Attorney General shall carry out this section using amounts otherwise available to the Attorney General. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime in order to seek input from and cultivate consensus among outside practitioners and other stakeholders through facilitated discussions and focus groups on best practices in the field of trauma-informed care for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. f) Authorization of Appropriations.--The Attorney General shall carry out this section using amounts otherwise available to the Attorney General. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime in order to seek input from and cultivate consensus among outside practitioners and other stakeholders through facilitated discussions and focus groups on best practices in the field of trauma-informed care for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. f) Authorization of Appropriations.--The Attorney General shall carry out this section using amounts otherwise available to the Attorney General. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime in order to seek input from and cultivate consensus among outside practitioners and other stakeholders through facilitated discussions and focus groups on best practices in the field of trauma-informed care for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. f) Authorization of Appropriations.--The Attorney General shall carry out this section using amounts otherwise available to the Attorney General. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. This Act may be cited as the ``Abby Honold Act''. 2) Term.--The Attorney General shall make grants under this section for each of the first 2 fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Award basis.--The Attorney General shall award grants under this section to multiple eligible entities for use in a variety of settings and communities, including-- (A) urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; (B) college campuses; and (C) traditionally underserved communities. B) Selection.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall select one or more of the approaches employed by a training identified under subparagraph (A) to test within the demonstration site of the eligible entity. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Attorney General shall consult with the Director of the Office for Victims of Crime in order to seek input from and cultivate consensus among outside practitioners and other stakeholders through facilitated discussions and focus groups on best practices in the field of trauma-informed care for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. f) Authorization of Appropriations.--The Attorney General shall carry out this section using amounts otherwise available to the Attorney General. ( g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the due process rights of any individual.

H.R.6597

Commerce

Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to study the current and potential uses of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin) in making loans to qualified small businesses.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Changes to the shared ledger can only be effected if the majority of the computers in the network verify the validity of the change and agree to its inclusion in the ledger. (2) The Connected Commerce Council found that 72 percent of small businesses increased their use of digital tools during the COVID-19 crisis, and 48 percent utilized a new digital tool. (3) As small businesses increasingly move their operations online, it is critical that any and all information relevant to the business is protected and secure. Blockchain technology is an additional tool that small businesses can leverage to ensure that the operation is adequately protected from cyberattack. (4) Blockchains are decentralized and distributed across peer-to-peer networks that are continually updated and kept in sync. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. These features of blockchain technology make stealing data or engaging in fraud significantly more difficult. (5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. All participants in the blockchain networks have access to the same information, which is not only immutable but also updated in real time, which means that information sharing and verification is streamlined and accessible to all relevant parties. SEC. 3. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Study Required.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with any other Federal agency the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on-- (1) the current and potential uses of blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636); and (2) the potential uses of blockchain technology to-- (A) minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections; and (B) improve the provision of services under such lending programs. (b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of trends in the use of blockchain technology in the financial sector. (2) A description of best practices to facilitate partnerships between private entities and the Administration to use blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. (3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (4) Any other relevant information or recommendations related to the use of blockchain technology by the Administrator. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report on the results of the study. (d) Blockchain Defined.--In this Act, the term ``blockchain'' means a digital ledger or database which is chronological, consensus-based, decentralized, and mathematically verified in nature. <all>

Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes.

Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira

R

FL

This bill requires the Small Business Administration to study the current and potential uses of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin) in making loans to qualified small businesses.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Changes to the shared ledger can only be effected if the majority of the computers in the network verify the validity of the change and agree to its inclusion in the ledger. (2) The Connected Commerce Council found that 72 percent of small businesses increased their use of digital tools during the COVID-19 crisis, and 48 percent utilized a new digital tool. Blockchain technology is an additional tool that small businesses can leverage to ensure that the operation is adequately protected from cyberattack. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. These features of blockchain technology make stealing data or engaging in fraud significantly more difficult. (5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. All participants in the blockchain networks have access to the same information, which is not only immutable but also updated in real time, which means that information sharing and verification is streamlined and accessible to all relevant parties. SEC. 3. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of trends in the use of blockchain technology in the financial sector. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. (3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (4) Any other relevant information or recommendations related to the use of blockchain technology by the Administrator. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report on the results of the study. (d) Blockchain Defined.--In this Act, the term ``blockchain'' means a digital ledger or database which is chronological, consensus-based, decentralized, and mathematically verified in nature.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Changes to the shared ledger can only be effected if the majority of the computers in the network verify the validity of the change and agree to its inclusion in the ledger. (2) The Connected Commerce Council found that 72 percent of small businesses increased their use of digital tools during the COVID-19 crisis, and 48 percent utilized a new digital tool. Blockchain technology is an additional tool that small businesses can leverage to ensure that the operation is adequately protected from cyberattack. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. (5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. All participants in the blockchain networks have access to the same information, which is not only immutable but also updated in real time, which means that information sharing and verification is streamlined and accessible to all relevant parties. SEC. 3. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. (3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. (4) Any other relevant information or recommendations related to the use of blockchain technology by the Administrator. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report on the results of the study.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Changes to the shared ledger can only be effected if the majority of the computers in the network verify the validity of the change and agree to its inclusion in the ledger. (2) The Connected Commerce Council found that 72 percent of small businesses increased their use of digital tools during the COVID-19 crisis, and 48 percent utilized a new digital tool. (3) As small businesses increasingly move their operations online, it is critical that any and all information relevant to the business is protected and secure. Blockchain technology is an additional tool that small businesses can leverage to ensure that the operation is adequately protected from cyberattack. (4) Blockchains are decentralized and distributed across peer-to-peer networks that are continually updated and kept in sync. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. These features of blockchain technology make stealing data or engaging in fraud significantly more difficult. (5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. All participants in the blockchain networks have access to the same information, which is not only immutable but also updated in real time, which means that information sharing and verification is streamlined and accessible to all relevant parties. SEC. 3. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Study Required.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with any other Federal agency the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on-- (1) the current and potential uses of blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636); and (2) the potential uses of blockchain technology to-- (A) minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections; and (B) improve the provision of services under such lending programs. (b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of trends in the use of blockchain technology in the financial sector. (2) A description of best practices to facilitate partnerships between private entities and the Administration to use blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. (3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (4) Any other relevant information or recommendations related to the use of blockchain technology by the Administrator. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report on the results of the study. (d) Blockchain Defined.--In this Act, the term ``blockchain'' means a digital ledger or database which is chronological, consensus-based, decentralized, and mathematically verified in nature. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Changes to the shared ledger can only be effected if the majority of the computers in the network verify the validity of the change and agree to its inclusion in the ledger. (2) The Connected Commerce Council found that 72 percent of small businesses increased their use of digital tools during the COVID-19 crisis, and 48 percent utilized a new digital tool. (3) As small businesses increasingly move their operations online, it is critical that any and all information relevant to the business is protected and secure. Blockchain technology is an additional tool that small businesses can leverage to ensure that the operation is adequately protected from cyberattack. (4) Blockchains are decentralized and distributed across peer-to-peer networks that are continually updated and kept in sync. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. These features of blockchain technology make stealing data or engaging in fraud significantly more difficult. (5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. All participants in the blockchain networks have access to the same information, which is not only immutable but also updated in real time, which means that information sharing and verification is streamlined and accessible to all relevant parties. SEC. 3. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Study Required.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with any other Federal agency the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on-- (1) the current and potential uses of blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636); and (2) the potential uses of blockchain technology to-- (A) minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections; and (B) improve the provision of services under such lending programs. (b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of trends in the use of blockchain technology in the financial sector. (2) A description of best practices to facilitate partnerships between private entities and the Administration to use blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. (3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (4) Any other relevant information or recommendations related to the use of blockchain technology by the Administrator. (c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report on the results of the study. (d) Blockchain Defined.--In this Act, the term ``blockchain'' means a digital ledger or database which is chronological, consensus-based, decentralized, and mathematically verified in nature. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. 5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. (2) A description of best practices to facilitate partnerships between private entities and the Administration to use blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Study Required.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with any other Federal agency the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on-- (1) the current and potential uses of blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636); and (2) the potential uses of blockchain technology to-- (A) minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections; and (B) improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Study Required.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with any other Federal agency the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on-- (1) the current and potential uses of blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636); and (2) the potential uses of blockchain technology to-- (A) minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections; and (B) improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. 5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. (2) A description of best practices to facilitate partnerships between private entities and the Administration to use blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Study Required.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with any other Federal agency the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on-- (1) the current and potential uses of blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636); and (2) the potential uses of blockchain technology to-- (A) minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections; and (B) improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. 5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. (2) A description of best practices to facilitate partnerships between private entities and the Administration to use blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Study Required.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with any other Federal agency the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on-- (1) the current and potential uses of blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636); and (2) the potential uses of blockchain technology to-- (A) minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections; and (B) improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. 5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. (2) A description of best practices to facilitate partnerships between private entities and the Administration to use blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. STUDY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS USES AT THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. (a) Study Required.--The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with any other Federal agency the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on-- (1) the current and potential uses of blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636); and (2) the potential uses of blockchain technology to-- (A) minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections; and (B) improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Blockchain or distributed ledger technology allows computers connected by a peer-to-peer network to reach agreement over a shared ledger of data. Because these networks are not contained in a central location, they do not have a single point of failure and cannot be changed from a single computer operating within the network. 5) Blockchain technology has the ability to bolster trust and efficiency. (2) A description of best practices to facilitate partnerships between private entities and the Administration to use blockchain technology to carry out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), minimize fraud in the lending programs established under such subsections, and improve the provision of services under such lending programs. ( 3) With respect to carrying out the requirements of subsections (a) and (b)(2) of section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636), a description of-- (A) the potential benefits and risks of using blockchain technology; (B) how blockchain technology can be used to maximize efficiency of the Administration; and (C) how blockchain technology can be used to reduce fraud and increase the security of the lending programs established under such subsections. (

H.R.5061

Armed Forces and National Security

Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Defense to implement a pilot program through July 1, 2022, to survey access to mental health care under the military health system. Command climate surveys must be administered to active duty service members of not fewer than 20 commands, 10 of which must be deployable, in each military department.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health 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 ``Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO SURVEY ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE UNDER MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM. (a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system. (b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. Such questions shall address the following: (1) The perceived ability of the respondent to access mental health care under the military health system. (2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (3) Any overall stigma perceived by the respondent with respect to such care. (c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on July 1, 2022. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes.

Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021

Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer

R

PR

This bill requires the Department of Defense to implement a pilot program through July 1, 2022, to survey access to mental health care under the military health system. Command climate surveys must be administered to active duty service members of not fewer than 20 commands, 10 of which must be deployable, in each military department.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health 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 ``Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO SURVEY ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE UNDER MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM. (a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system. (b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. Such questions shall address the following: (1) The perceived ability of the respondent to access mental health care under the military health system. (2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (3) Any overall stigma perceived by the respondent with respect to such care. (c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on July 1, 2022. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health 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 ``Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO SURVEY ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE UNDER MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM. (a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system. (b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. Such questions shall address the following: (1) The perceived ability of the respondent to access mental health care under the military health system. (2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (3) Any overall stigma perceived by the respondent with respect to such care. (c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on July 1, 2022. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health 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 ``Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO SURVEY ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE UNDER MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM. (a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system. (b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. Such questions shall address the following: (1) The perceived ability of the respondent to access mental health care under the military health system. (2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (3) Any overall stigma perceived by the respondent with respect to such care. (c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on July 1, 2022. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health 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 ``Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM TO SURVEY ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE UNDER MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM. (a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than October 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system. (b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. Such questions shall address the following: (1) The perceived ability of the respondent to access mental health care under the military health system. (2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (3) Any overall stigma perceived by the respondent with respect to such care. (c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on July 1, 2022. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. ( e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. 2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. 2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. ( e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. 2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. ( e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. 2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. ( e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. 2) Whether the respondent has previously been prohibited from, or advised against, accessing such care. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes. b) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that command climate surveys administered to active duty members of the Armed Forces of not fewer than 20 commands (10 of which shall be deployable) per military department are updated to include questions on access to mental health care under the military health system. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the pilot program under subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the results of the updated surveys administered pursuant to the pilot program. ( e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``active duty'', ``Armed Forces'', and ``military departments'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

H.R.5075

Law

Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021 This bill requires courts to expedite the disposition of certain covered civil actions in which the President is a party. The bill also provides for expedited direct appeals of these cases to the Supreme Court.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(2) Upon the request of a party, the civil action shall be heard by a three-judge panel pursuant to section 2284. ``(3) An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court of the United States from any final judgment in such a civil action, and if it has not previously ruled on the question, the Supreme Court shall accept jurisdiction over the appeal, advance the appeal on the docket, and expedite the appeal to the greatest extent possible. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party.''. <all>

Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes.

Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021

Rep. Lieu, Ted

D

CA

This bill requires courts to expedite the disposition of certain covered civil actions in which the President is a party. The bill also provides for expedited direct appeals of these cases to the Supreme Court.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(2) Upon the request of a party, the civil action shall be heard by a three-judge panel pursuant to section 2284. ``(3) An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court of the United States from any final judgment in such a civil action, and if it has not previously ruled on the question, the Supreme Court shall accept jurisdiction over the appeal, advance the appeal on the docket, and expedite the appeal to the greatest extent possible. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party.''. <all>

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(2) Upon the request of a party, the civil action shall be heard by a three-judge panel pursuant to section 2284. ``(3) An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court of the United States from any final judgment in such a civil action, and if it has not previously ruled on the question, the Supreme Court shall accept jurisdiction over the appeal, advance the appeal on the docket, and expedite the appeal to the greatest extent possible. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party.''. <all>

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(2) Upon the request of a party, the civil action shall be heard by a three-judge panel pursuant to section 2284. ``(3) An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court of the United States from any final judgment in such a civil action, and if it has not previously ruled on the question, the Supreme Court shall accept jurisdiction over the appeal, advance the appeal on the docket, and expedite the appeal to the greatest extent possible. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party.''. <all>

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expediting Civil Litigation Against the Executive Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. (a) In General.--Chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(2) Upon the request of a party, the civil action shall be heard by a three-judge panel pursuant to section 2284. ``(3) An appeal may be taken directly to the Supreme Court of the United States from any final judgment in such a civil action, and if it has not previously ruled on the question, the Supreme Court shall accept jurisdiction over the appeal, advance the appeal on the docket, and expedite the appeal to the greatest extent possible. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party.''. <all>

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. ( Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. ( Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. ( Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. ( Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ACTIONS TO WHICH THE PRESIDENT IS A PARTY. ( Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action.

To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the expedited review of actions to which the President is a party, and for other purposes. Expedited review of actions to which the President is a party ``(a) In General.--With respect to a covered civil action, the following shall apply: ``(1) The court shall advance on the docket and expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of such civil action. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `covered civil action' means a civil action in which-- ``(1)(A) the President has a personal financial interest; or ``(B) the President's conduct is alleged to constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct; ``(2) the President is properly joined as a party; and ``(3) the complainant has stated a valid claim upon which relief can be granted.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 190 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item related to section 5001 the following: ``5002.

S.1736

Commerce

Capital for Cooperatives Act This bill eliminates the requirement that cooperatives provide a personal guarantee with respect to certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. It also requires the SBA, in collaboration with the Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development, to develop recommendations and cooperate with federal agencies and other entities to promote, support, and increase the number of cooperatives.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Capital for Cooperatives Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Cooperative businesses operate on the basis of 1 member, 1 vote. (2) Cooperatives have helped to improve the economic conditions of the people of the United States for more than a century by increasing competition and helping small players gain parity in the market. (3) Research has shown that cooperatives are more resilient to economic business cycles than other business models because cooperatives require member-owners of the cooperative to work together and prepare for the future. (4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. (5) The requirement of the Administration that some borrowers provide a personal guarantee with respect to certain Administration loans has prevented cooperatives from accessing the safe and affordable financing available from the Administration. SEC. 3. COOPERATIVES. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(15)(B)(iv) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(15)(B)(iv)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``, or to a cooperative in accordance with paragraph (35)''; and (2) in subclause (I), by striking ``or cooperative''. (b) SBA Responsibilities.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Administration. (B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). (C) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the program carried out under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)). (D) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)). (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)), as amended by subsection (c). (2) Coordination; amendments to rules; report.--The Administrator shall-- (A) beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, coordinate and participate with the Working Group to-- (i) develop recommendations regarding how the Administrator can coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to promote, support, and increase the number of cooperatives; and (ii) ensure coordination between the Administrator and-- (I) other Federal agencies; and (II) national and local organizations representing cooperatives and small business concerns; (B) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (i) amend the rules of the Administration with respect to guarantees for loans made to cooperatives under the Program, which may include-- (I) requiring the Administrator to guarantee a loan made to a cooperative under the Program if the lender with respect to the loan can demonstrate that the cooperative is able to repay the loan; and (II) establishing lending criteria for cooperatives under the Program that are not based on personal or entity guarantees provided by the member- owners of the cooperative; and (ii) submit to Congress a report documenting the amendments made under clause (i); and (C) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report regarding-- (i) education regarding cooperatives that the Administrator has provided to-- (I) officials of the Administration; (II) lenders participating in the Program; and (III) small business development centers described in section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. (c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''. <all>

Capital for Cooperatives Act

A bill to amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes.

Capital for Cooperatives Act

Sen. Hickenlooper, John W.

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This bill eliminates the requirement that cooperatives provide a personal guarantee with respect to certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. It also requires the SBA, in collaboration with the Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development, to develop recommendations and cooperate with federal agencies and other entities to promote, support, and increase the number of cooperatives.

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) Cooperatives have helped to improve the economic conditions of the people of the United States for more than a century by increasing competition and helping small players gain parity in the market. (3) Research has shown that cooperatives are more resilient to economic business cycles than other business models because cooperatives require member-owners of the cooperative to work together and prepare for the future. (5) The requirement of the Administration that some borrowers provide a personal guarantee with respect to certain Administration loans has prevented cooperatives from accessing the safe and affordable financing available from the Administration. SEC. 3. COOPERATIVES. (b) SBA Responsibilities.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Administration. 636(a)(35)). (C) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the program carried out under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)). (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

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) Cooperatives have helped to improve the economic conditions of the people of the United States for more than a century by increasing competition and helping small players gain parity in the market. (3) Research has shown that cooperatives are more resilient to economic business cycles than other business models because cooperatives require member-owners of the cooperative to work together and prepare for the future. (5) The requirement of the Administration that some borrowers provide a personal guarantee with respect to certain Administration loans has prevented cooperatives from accessing the safe and affordable financing available from the Administration. SEC. 3. COOPERATIVES. (b) SBA Responsibilities.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Administration. 636(a)(35)). (C) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the program carried out under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)). (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Capital for Cooperatives Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Cooperative businesses operate on the basis of 1 member, 1 vote. (2) Cooperatives have helped to improve the economic conditions of the people of the United States for more than a century by increasing competition and helping small players gain parity in the market. (3) Research has shown that cooperatives are more resilient to economic business cycles than other business models because cooperatives require member-owners of the cooperative to work together and prepare for the future. (4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. (5) The requirement of the Administration that some borrowers provide a personal guarantee with respect to certain Administration loans has prevented cooperatives from accessing the safe and affordable financing available from the Administration. SEC. 3. COOPERATIVES. 636(a)(15)(B)(iv)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``, or to a cooperative in accordance with paragraph (35)''; and (2) in subclause (I), by striking ``or cooperative''. (b) SBA Responsibilities.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Administration. (B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). (C) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the program carried out under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)). (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. (2) Coordination; amendments to rules; report.--The Administrator shall-- (A) beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, coordinate and participate with the Working Group to-- (i) develop recommendations regarding how the Administrator can coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to promote, support, and increase the number of cooperatives; and (ii) ensure coordination between the Administrator and-- (I) other Federal agencies; and (II) national and local organizations representing cooperatives and small business concerns; (B) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (i) amend the rules of the Administration with respect to guarantees for loans made to cooperatives under the Program, which may include-- (I) requiring the Administrator to guarantee a loan made to a cooperative under the Program if the lender with respect to the loan can demonstrate that the cooperative is able to repay the loan; and (II) establishing lending criteria for cooperatives under the Program that are not based on personal or entity guarantees provided by the member- owners of the cooperative; and (ii) submit to Congress a report documenting the amendments made under clause (i); and (C) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report regarding-- (i) education regarding cooperatives that the Administrator has provided to-- (I) officials of the Administration; (II) lenders participating in the Program; and (III) small business development centers described in section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Capital for Cooperatives Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Cooperative businesses operate on the basis of 1 member, 1 vote. (2) Cooperatives have helped to improve the economic conditions of the people of the United States for more than a century by increasing competition and helping small players gain parity in the market. (3) Research has shown that cooperatives are more resilient to economic business cycles than other business models because cooperatives require member-owners of the cooperative to work together and prepare for the future. (4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. (5) The requirement of the Administration that some borrowers provide a personal guarantee with respect to certain Administration loans has prevented cooperatives from accessing the safe and affordable financing available from the Administration. SEC. 3. COOPERATIVES. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(15)(B)(iv) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(15)(B)(iv)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``, or to a cooperative in accordance with paragraph (35)''; and (2) in subclause (I), by striking ``or cooperative''. (b) SBA Responsibilities.-- (1) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Administration. (B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). (C) Program.--The term ``Program'' means the program carried out under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)). (D) Small business concern.--The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a)). (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)), as amended by subsection (c). (2) Coordination; amendments to rules; report.--The Administrator shall-- (A) beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, coordinate and participate with the Working Group to-- (i) develop recommendations regarding how the Administrator can coordinate with the heads of other Federal agencies to promote, support, and increase the number of cooperatives; and (ii) ensure coordination between the Administrator and-- (I) other Federal agencies; and (II) national and local organizations representing cooperatives and small business concerns; (B) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (i) amend the rules of the Administration with respect to guarantees for loans made to cooperatives under the Program, which may include-- (I) requiring the Administrator to guarantee a loan made to a cooperative under the Program if the lender with respect to the loan can demonstrate that the cooperative is able to repay the loan; and (II) establishing lending criteria for cooperatives under the Program that are not based on personal or entity guarantees provided by the member- owners of the cooperative; and (ii) submit to Congress a report documenting the amendments made under clause (i); and (C) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, submit to Congress a report regarding-- (i) education regarding cooperatives that the Administrator has provided to-- (I) officials of the Administration; (II) lenders participating in the Program; and (III) small business development centers described in section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. (c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( 636(a)(15)(B)(iv)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``, or to a cooperative in accordance with paragraph (35)''; and (2) in subclause (I), by striking ``or cooperative''. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. ( c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)), as amended by subsection (c). ( (c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)), as amended by subsection (c). ( (c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( 636(a)(15)(B)(iv)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``, or to a cooperative in accordance with paragraph (35)''; and (2) in subclause (I), by striking ``or cooperative''. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. ( c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)), as amended by subsection (c). ( (c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( 636(a)(15)(B)(iv)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``, or to a cooperative in accordance with paragraph (35)''; and (2) in subclause (I), by striking ``or cooperative''. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. ( c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)), as amended by subsection (c). ( (c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( 636(a)(15)(B)(iv)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``, or to a cooperative in accordance with paragraph (35)''; and (2) in subclause (I), by striking ``or cooperative''. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. ( c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( (E) Working group.--The term ``Working Group'' means the interagency working group coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)), as amended by subsection (c). ( (c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

To amend the Small Business Act to address the participation of cooperatives in the program carried out under section 7(a) of that Act, and for other purposes. 4) The mission of the Small Business Administration (referred to in this Act as the ``Administration'') is to help the people of the United States start, build, and grow businesses. ( 636(a)(15)(B)(iv)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``, or to a cooperative in accordance with paragraph (35)''; and (2) in subclause (I), by striking ``or cooperative''. ( B) Cooperative.--The term ``cooperative'' has the meaning given the term in section 7(a)(35) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(35)). ( 648); and (ii) during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted-- (I) the number of applications submitted by cooperatives for loans under the Program; and (II) the number of applications received under subclause (I) that were approved by the Administrator. ( c) Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development.--Section 310B(e)(12) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Meetings.--The interagency working group described in subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall meet-- ``(I) at such times determined necessary by the Secretary; and ``(II) not less frequently than biannually; and ``(ii) may conduct meetings in person or through the use of electronic resources.''.

H.R.5266

Science, Technology, Communications

This bill requires each federal research agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100 million to establish a requirement that, as part of an application for a research and development award from the agency The OSTP must develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving federal research and development funds for use in developing their own training programs to address their unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles, including the adoption of training modules developed under this bill. The OSTP shall enter into an agreement or contract with a qualified entity for the development of online research security training modules for the research community, including modules focused on international collaboration and international travel, foreign interference, and rules for proper use of funds, disclosure, conflict of commitment, and conflict of interest.

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RESEARCH SECURITY TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANT PERSONNEL. (a) Annual Training Requirement.--Drawing on stakeholder input, not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Federal research agency shall establish a requirement that, as part of an application for a research and development award from the agency-- (1) each covered individual listed on the application for a research and development award certify that they have completed research security training that meets the guidelines developed under subsection (b) within one year of the application; and (2) each institution of higher education or other organization applying for such an award certify that each covered individual who is employed by the institution or organization and listed on the application has been made aware of the requirement under this subsection. (b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), shall develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving Federal research and development funds to use in developing their own training programs to address the unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, including adoption of training modules developed under subsection (c). (c) Security Training Modules.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in coordination with the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Director of the National Institute of Health, and in consultation with other relevant Federal research agencies, shall enter into an agreement or contract with a qualified entity for the development of online research security training modules for the research community, including modules focused on international collaboration and international travel, foreign interference, and rules for proper use of funds, disclosure, conflict of commitment, and conflict of interest. (2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. (d) Consistency.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the training requirements issued by Federal research agencies under subsection (a) are consistent. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who-- (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (2) The term ``Federal research agency'' means any Federal agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100,000,000. (3) The term ``research and development award'' means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency. <all>

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes.

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes.

Rep. Waltz, Michael

R

FL

This bill requires each federal research agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100 million to establish a requirement that, as part of an application for a research and development award from the agency The OSTP must develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving federal research and development funds for use in developing their own training programs to address their unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles, including the adoption of training modules developed under this bill. The OSTP shall enter into an agreement or contract with a qualified entity for the development of online research security training modules for the research community, including modules focused on international collaboration and international travel, foreign interference, and rules for proper use of funds, disclosure, conflict of commitment, and conflict of interest.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RESEARCH SECURITY TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANT PERSONNEL. (a) Annual Training Requirement.--Drawing on stakeholder input, not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Federal research agency shall establish a requirement that, as part of an application for a research and development award from the agency-- (1) each covered individual listed on the application for a research and development award certify that they have completed research security training that meets the guidelines developed under subsection (b) within one year of the application; and (2) each institution of higher education or other organization applying for such an award certify that each covered individual who is employed by the institution or organization and listed on the application has been made aware of the requirement under this subsection. (b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. (c) Security Training Modules.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in coordination with the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Director of the National Institute of Health, and in consultation with other relevant Federal research agencies, shall enter into an agreement or contract with a qualified entity for the development of online research security training modules for the research community, including modules focused on international collaboration and international travel, foreign interference, and rules for proper use of funds, disclosure, conflict of commitment, and conflict of interest. (2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. (2) The term ``Federal research agency'' means any Federal agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100,000,000. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RESEARCH SECURITY TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANT PERSONNEL. (a) Annual Training Requirement.--Drawing on stakeholder input, not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Federal research agency shall establish a requirement that, as part of an application for a research and development award from the agency-- (1) each covered individual listed on the application for a research and development award certify that they have completed research security training that meets the guidelines developed under subsection (b) within one year of the application; and (2) each institution of higher education or other organization applying for such an award certify that each covered individual who is employed by the institution or organization and listed on the application has been made aware of the requirement under this subsection. (b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. (2) The term ``Federal research agency'' means any Federal agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100,000,000. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency.

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RESEARCH SECURITY TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANT PERSONNEL. (a) Annual Training Requirement.--Drawing on stakeholder input, not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Federal research agency shall establish a requirement that, as part of an application for a research and development award from the agency-- (1) each covered individual listed on the application for a research and development award certify that they have completed research security training that meets the guidelines developed under subsection (b) within one year of the application; and (2) each institution of higher education or other organization applying for such an award certify that each covered individual who is employed by the institution or organization and listed on the application has been made aware of the requirement under this subsection. (b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), shall develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving Federal research and development funds to use in developing their own training programs to address the unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, including adoption of training modules developed under subsection (c). (c) Security Training Modules.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in coordination with the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Director of the National Institute of Health, and in consultation with other relevant Federal research agencies, shall enter into an agreement or contract with a qualified entity for the development of online research security training modules for the research community, including modules focused on international collaboration and international travel, foreign interference, and rules for proper use of funds, disclosure, conflict of commitment, and conflict of interest. (2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. (d) Consistency.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the training requirements issued by Federal research agencies under subsection (a) are consistent. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who-- (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (2) The term ``Federal research agency'' means any Federal agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100,000,000. (3) The term ``research and development award'' means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency. <all>

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RESEARCH SECURITY TRAINING REQUIREMENT FOR FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANT PERSONNEL. (a) Annual Training Requirement.--Drawing on stakeholder input, not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Federal research agency shall establish a requirement that, as part of an application for a research and development award from the agency-- (1) each covered individual listed on the application for a research and development award certify that they have completed research security training that meets the guidelines developed under subsection (b) within one year of the application; and (2) each institution of higher education or other organization applying for such an award certify that each covered individual who is employed by the institution or organization and listed on the application has been made aware of the requirement under this subsection. (b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), shall develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving Federal research and development funds to use in developing their own training programs to address the unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, including adoption of training modules developed under subsection (c). (c) Security Training Modules.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in coordination with the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Director of the National Institute of Health, and in consultation with other relevant Federal research agencies, shall enter into an agreement or contract with a qualified entity for the development of online research security training modules for the research community, including modules focused on international collaboration and international travel, foreign interference, and rules for proper use of funds, disclosure, conflict of commitment, and conflict of interest. (2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. (d) Consistency.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the training requirements issued by Federal research agencies under subsection (a) are consistent. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who-- (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (2) The term ``Federal research agency'' means any Federal agency with an annual extramural research expenditure of over $100,000,000. (3) The term ``research and development award'' means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency. <all>

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes. b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), shall develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving Federal research and development funds to use in developing their own training programs to address the unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, including adoption of training modules developed under subsection (c). ( 2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who-- (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and 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) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. ( 3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( (3) The term ``research and development award'' means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency.

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and 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) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. ( 3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( (3) The term ``research and development award'' means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency.

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes. b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), shall develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving Federal research and development funds to use in developing their own training programs to address the unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, including adoption of training modules developed under subsection (c). ( 2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who-- (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and 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) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. ( 3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( (3) The term ``research and development award'' means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency.

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes. b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), shall develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving Federal research and development funds to use in developing their own training programs to address the unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, including adoption of training modules developed under subsection (c). ( 2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who-- (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and 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) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. ( 3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( (3) The term ``research and development award'' means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency.

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes. b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), shall develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving Federal research and development funds to use in developing their own training programs to address the unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, including adoption of training modules developed under subsection (c). ( 2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who-- (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and 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) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. ( 3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( (3) The term ``research and development award'' means support provided to an individual or entity by a Federal research agency to carry out research and development activities, which may include support in the form of a grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or other such transaction. The term does not include a grant, contract, agreement or other transaction for the procurement of goods or services to meet the administrative needs of a Federal research agency.

To establish a research security training requirement for Federal research grant personnel, and for other purposes. b) Training Guidelines.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and in accordance with the authority provided under section 1746(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 42 U.S.C. 6601 note), shall develop guidelines for institutions of higher education and other organizations receiving Federal research and development funds to use in developing their own training programs to address the unique needs, challenges, and risk profiles of such institutions, including adoption of training modules developed under subsection (c). ( 2) Stakeholder input.--Prior to entering into the agreement under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall seek input from academic, private sector, intelligence, and law enforcement stakeholders regarding the scope and content of training modules, including the diversity of needs across institutions of higher education and other awardees of different sizes and types, and recommendations for minimizing administrative burden on institutions of higher education and researchers. (3) Development.--The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall ensure that the entity identified in paragraph (1)-- (A) develops modules that can be adapted and utilized across Federal science agencies; and (B) develops and implements a plan for regularly updating the modules as needed. ( e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered individual'' means an individual who-- (A) contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with a research and development award from a Federal research agency; and (B) is designated as a covered individual by the Federal research agency concerned. (

H.R.6651

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. The task force must review and report on research about the Pacific salmon in Alaska, identify applied research needed to better understand salmon migration and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska, and support sustainable management of salmon.

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to ensure that Pacific salmon trends in Alaska regarding productivity and abundance are characterized and that research needs are identified; (2) to prioritize scientific research needs for Pacific salmon in Alaska; (3) to address the increased variability or decline in Pacific salmon returns in Alaska by creating a coordinated salmon research strategy; and (4) to support collaboration and coordination for Pacific salmon conservation efforts in Alaska. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) salmon are an essential part of Alaska's fisheries, including subsistence, commercial, and recreational uses, and there is an urgent need to better understand the freshwater and marine biology and ecology of salmon, a migratory species that crosses many borders, and for a coordinated salmon research strategy to address salmon returns that are in decline or experiencing increased variability; (2) salmon are an essential element for the well-being and health of Alaskans; and (3) there is a unique relationship for people of Indigenous heritage who rely on salmon for subsistence and traditional and cultural practices. SEC. 4. ALASKA SALMON RESEARCH TASK FORCE. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. (b) Composition and Appointment.-- (1) In general.--The Research Task Force shall be composed of not fewer than 13 and not more than 19 members, who shall be appointed under paragraphs (2) and (3). (2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. (ii) The North Pacific Fishery Management Council. (iii) The United States section of the Pacific Salmon Commission. (B) Not less than 2 and not more than 5 representatives from each of the following categories, at least 1 of whom shall represent Alaska Natives who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska, to be appointed with due regard to differences in regional perspectives and experience: (i) Residents of Alaska who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska. (ii) Alaska fishing industry representatives throughout the salmon supply chain, including from-- (I) directed commercial fishing; (II) recreational fishing; (III) charter fishing; (IV) seafood processors; (V) salmon prohibited species catch (bycatch) users; or (VI) hatcheries. (C) 5 representatives who are academic experts in salmon biology, salmon management, salmon ecology (marine and freshwater), or comprehensive marine research planning in the North Pacific. (3) Appointment by the governor of alaska.--The Governor of Alaska shall appoint to the Research Task Force one representative from the State of Alaska who is knowledgeable about the State of Alaska's salmon management and research efforts. (c) Duties.-- (1) Review.--The Research Task Force shall-- (A) conduct a review of Pacific salmon science relevant to understanding and managing salmon returns in Alaska, including an examination of-- (i) traditional ecological knowledge of salmon populations and their ecosystems; (ii) marine carrying capacity and density dependent constraints, including an examination of interactions with other salmon species, and with forage base in marine ecosystems; (iii) life-cycle and stage-specific mortality; (iv) genetic sampling and categorization of population structure within salmon species in Alaska; (v) methods for predicting run-timing and stock sizes; (vi) oceanographic models that provide insight into stock distribution, growth, and survival; (vii) freshwater, estuarine, and marine processes that affect survival of smolts; (viii) climate effects on freshwater and marine habitats; (ix) predator/prey interactions between salmon and marine mammals or other predators; and (x) salmon productivity trends in other regions, both domestic and international, that put Alaska salmon populations in a broader geographic context; and (B) identify scientific research gaps in understanding the Pacific salmon life-cycle in Alaska. (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date the Research Task Force is convened, the Research Task Force shall submit to the Secretary of Commerce, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Alaska State Legislature, and make publicly available, a report-- (A) describing the review conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) that includes-- (i) recommendations on filling knowledge gaps that warrant further scientific inquiry; and (ii) findings from the reports of work groups submitted under subsection (d)(2)(C). (d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. (2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. (B) Composition.--Each work group established under this subsection shall-- (i) consist of not less than 5 individuals who-- (I) are knowledgeable about the stock or region under consideration; and (II) need not be members of the Research Task Force; and (ii) be balanced in terms of stakeholder representation, including commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries, as well as experts in statistical, biological, economic, social, or other scientific information as relevant to the work group's focus. (C) Reports.--Not later than 9 months after the date the Research Task Force is convened, each work group established under this subsection shall submit a report with the work group's findings to the Research Task Force. (3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (e) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Research Task Force. Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force.

Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act

Rep. Young, Don

R

AK

This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. The task force must review and report on research about the Pacific salmon in Alaska, identify applied research needed to better understand salmon migration and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska, and support sustainable management of salmon.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSES. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 4. ALASKA SALMON RESEARCH TASK FORCE. (ii) The North Pacific Fishery Management Council. (B) Not less than 2 and not more than 5 representatives from each of the following categories, at least 1 of whom shall represent Alaska Natives who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska, to be appointed with due regard to differences in regional perspectives and experience: (i) Residents of Alaska who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska. (ii) Alaska fishing industry representatives throughout the salmon supply chain, including from-- (I) directed commercial fishing; (II) recreational fishing; (III) charter fishing; (IV) seafood processors; (V) salmon prohibited species catch (bycatch) users; or (VI) hatcheries. (c) Duties.-- (1) Review.--The Research Task Force shall-- (A) conduct a review of Pacific salmon science relevant to understanding and managing salmon returns in Alaska, including an examination of-- (i) traditional ecological knowledge of salmon populations and their ecosystems; (ii) marine carrying capacity and density dependent constraints, including an examination of interactions with other salmon species, and with forage base in marine ecosystems; (iii) life-cycle and stage-specific mortality; (iv) genetic sampling and categorization of population structure within salmon species in Alaska; (v) methods for predicting run-timing and stock sizes; (vi) oceanographic models that provide insight into stock distribution, growth, and survival; (vii) freshwater, estuarine, and marine processes that affect survival of smolts; (viii) climate effects on freshwater and marine habitats; (ix) predator/prey interactions between salmon and marine mammals or other predators; and (x) salmon productivity trends in other regions, both domestic and international, that put Alaska salmon populations in a broader geographic context; and (B) identify scientific research gaps in understanding the Pacific salmon life-cycle in Alaska. (C) Reports.--Not later than 9 months after the date the Research Task Force is convened, each work group established under this subsection shall submit a report with the work group's findings to the Research Task Force. (3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (e) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. PURPOSES. 3. SEC. 4. ALASKA SALMON RESEARCH TASK FORCE. (ii) The North Pacific Fishery Management Council. (B) Not less than 2 and not more than 5 representatives from each of the following categories, at least 1 of whom shall represent Alaska Natives who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska, to be appointed with due regard to differences in regional perspectives and experience: (i) Residents of Alaska who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska. (c) Duties.-- (1) Review.--The Research Task Force shall-- (A) conduct a review of Pacific salmon science relevant to understanding and managing salmon returns in Alaska, including an examination of-- (i) traditional ecological knowledge of salmon populations and their ecosystems; (ii) marine carrying capacity and density dependent constraints, including an examination of interactions with other salmon species, and with forage base in marine ecosystems; (iii) life-cycle and stage-specific mortality; (iv) genetic sampling and categorization of population structure within salmon species in Alaska; (v) methods for predicting run-timing and stock sizes; (vi) oceanographic models that provide insight into stock distribution, growth, and survival; (vii) freshwater, estuarine, and marine processes that affect survival of smolts; (viii) climate effects on freshwater and marine habitats; (ix) predator/prey interactions between salmon and marine mammals or other predators; and (x) salmon productivity trends in other regions, both domestic and international, that put Alaska salmon populations in a broader geographic context; and (B) identify scientific research gaps in understanding the Pacific salmon life-cycle in Alaska. (C) Reports.--Not later than 9 months after the date the Research Task Force is convened, each work group established under this subsection shall submit a report with the work group's findings to the Research Task Force. (4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (e) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSES. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) salmon are an essential part of Alaska's fisheries, including subsistence, commercial, and recreational uses, and there is an urgent need to better understand the freshwater and marine biology and ecology of salmon, a migratory species that crosses many borders, and for a coordinated salmon research strategy to address salmon returns that are in decline or experiencing increased variability; (2) salmon are an essential element for the well-being and health of Alaskans; and (3) there is a unique relationship for people of Indigenous heritage who rely on salmon for subsistence and traditional and cultural practices. SEC. 4. ALASKA SALMON RESEARCH TASK FORCE. (ii) The North Pacific Fishery Management Council. (B) Not less than 2 and not more than 5 representatives from each of the following categories, at least 1 of whom shall represent Alaska Natives who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska, to be appointed with due regard to differences in regional perspectives and experience: (i) Residents of Alaska who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska. (ii) Alaska fishing industry representatives throughout the salmon supply chain, including from-- (I) directed commercial fishing; (II) recreational fishing; (III) charter fishing; (IV) seafood processors; (V) salmon prohibited species catch (bycatch) users; or (VI) hatcheries. (3) Appointment by the governor of alaska.--The Governor of Alaska shall appoint to the Research Task Force one representative from the State of Alaska who is knowledgeable about the State of Alaska's salmon management and research efforts. (c) Duties.-- (1) Review.--The Research Task Force shall-- (A) conduct a review of Pacific salmon science relevant to understanding and managing salmon returns in Alaska, including an examination of-- (i) traditional ecological knowledge of salmon populations and their ecosystems; (ii) marine carrying capacity and density dependent constraints, including an examination of interactions with other salmon species, and with forage base in marine ecosystems; (iii) life-cycle and stage-specific mortality; (iv) genetic sampling and categorization of population structure within salmon species in Alaska; (v) methods for predicting run-timing and stock sizes; (vi) oceanographic models that provide insight into stock distribution, growth, and survival; (vii) freshwater, estuarine, and marine processes that affect survival of smolts; (viii) climate effects on freshwater and marine habitats; (ix) predator/prey interactions between salmon and marine mammals or other predators; and (x) salmon productivity trends in other regions, both domestic and international, that put Alaska salmon populations in a broader geographic context; and (B) identify scientific research gaps in understanding the Pacific salmon life-cycle in Alaska. (d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. (2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. (C) Reports.--Not later than 9 months after the date the Research Task Force is convened, each work group established under this subsection shall submit a report with the work group's findings to the Research Task Force. (3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (e) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to ensure that Pacific salmon trends in Alaska regarding productivity and abundance are characterized and that research needs are identified; (2) to prioritize scientific research needs for Pacific salmon in Alaska; (3) to address the increased variability or decline in Pacific salmon returns in Alaska by creating a coordinated salmon research strategy; and (4) to support collaboration and coordination for Pacific salmon conservation efforts in Alaska. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) salmon are an essential part of Alaska's fisheries, including subsistence, commercial, and recreational uses, and there is an urgent need to better understand the freshwater and marine biology and ecology of salmon, a migratory species that crosses many borders, and for a coordinated salmon research strategy to address salmon returns that are in decline or experiencing increased variability; (2) salmon are an essential element for the well-being and health of Alaskans; and (3) there is a unique relationship for people of Indigenous heritage who rely on salmon for subsistence and traditional and cultural practices. SEC. 4. ALASKA SALMON RESEARCH TASK FORCE. (ii) The North Pacific Fishery Management Council. (B) Not less than 2 and not more than 5 representatives from each of the following categories, at least 1 of whom shall represent Alaska Natives who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska, to be appointed with due regard to differences in regional perspectives and experience: (i) Residents of Alaska who possess personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses in rural Alaska. (ii) Alaska fishing industry representatives throughout the salmon supply chain, including from-- (I) directed commercial fishing; (II) recreational fishing; (III) charter fishing; (IV) seafood processors; (V) salmon prohibited species catch (bycatch) users; or (VI) hatcheries. (3) Appointment by the governor of alaska.--The Governor of Alaska shall appoint to the Research Task Force one representative from the State of Alaska who is knowledgeable about the State of Alaska's salmon management and research efforts. (c) Duties.-- (1) Review.--The Research Task Force shall-- (A) conduct a review of Pacific salmon science relevant to understanding and managing salmon returns in Alaska, including an examination of-- (i) traditional ecological knowledge of salmon populations and their ecosystems; (ii) marine carrying capacity and density dependent constraints, including an examination of interactions with other salmon species, and with forage base in marine ecosystems; (iii) life-cycle and stage-specific mortality; (iv) genetic sampling and categorization of population structure within salmon species in Alaska; (v) methods for predicting run-timing and stock sizes; (vi) oceanographic models that provide insight into stock distribution, growth, and survival; (vii) freshwater, estuarine, and marine processes that affect survival of smolts; (viii) climate effects on freshwater and marine habitats; (ix) predator/prey interactions between salmon and marine mammals or other predators; and (x) salmon productivity trends in other regions, both domestic and international, that put Alaska salmon populations in a broader geographic context; and (B) identify scientific research gaps in understanding the Pacific salmon life-cycle in Alaska. (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date the Research Task Force is convened, the Research Task Force shall submit to the Secretary of Commerce, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Alaska State Legislature, and make publicly available, a report-- (A) describing the review conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) that includes-- (i) recommendations on filling knowledge gaps that warrant further scientific inquiry; and (ii) findings from the reports of work groups submitted under subsection (d)(2)(C). (d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. (2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. (B) Composition.--Each work group established under this subsection shall-- (i) consist of not less than 5 individuals who-- (I) are knowledgeable about the stock or region under consideration; and (II) need not be members of the Research Task Force; and (ii) be balanced in terms of stakeholder representation, including commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries, as well as experts in statistical, biological, economic, social, or other scientific information as relevant to the work group's focus. (C) Reports.--Not later than 9 months after the date the Research Task Force is convened, each work group established under this subsection shall submit a report with the work group's findings to the Research Task Force. (3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (e) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2022. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to ensure that Pacific salmon trends in Alaska regarding productivity and abundance are characterized and that research needs are identified; (2) to prioritize scientific research needs for Pacific salmon in Alaska; (3) to address the increased variability or decline in Pacific salmon returns in Alaska by creating a coordinated salmon research strategy; and (4) to support collaboration and coordination for Pacific salmon conservation efforts in Alaska. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( 2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( (ii) Alaska fishing industry representatives throughout the salmon supply chain, including from-- (I) directed commercial fishing; (II) recreational fishing; (III) charter fishing; (IV) seafood processors; (V) salmon prohibited species catch (bycatch) users; or (VI) hatcheries. ( C) 5 representatives who are academic experts in salmon biology, salmon management, salmon ecology (marine and freshwater), or comprehensive marine research planning in the North Pacific. ( d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. ( 2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. (B) Composition.--Each work group established under this subsection shall-- (i) consist of not less than 5 individuals who-- (I) are knowledgeable about the stock or region under consideration; and (II) need not be members of the Research Task Force; and (ii) be balanced in terms of stakeholder representation, including commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries, as well as experts in statistical, biological, economic, social, or other scientific information as relevant to the work group's focus. ( 4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( (2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( 3) Appointment by the governor of alaska.--The Governor of Alaska shall appoint to the Research Task Force one representative from the State of Alaska who is knowledgeable about the State of Alaska's salmon management and research efforts. d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. (2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. ( 3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( (2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( 3) Appointment by the governor of alaska.--The Governor of Alaska shall appoint to the Research Task Force one representative from the State of Alaska who is knowledgeable about the State of Alaska's salmon management and research efforts. d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. (2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. ( 3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to ensure that Pacific salmon trends in Alaska regarding productivity and abundance are characterized and that research needs are identified; (2) to prioritize scientific research needs for Pacific salmon in Alaska; (3) to address the increased variability or decline in Pacific salmon returns in Alaska by creating a coordinated salmon research strategy; and (4) to support collaboration and coordination for Pacific salmon conservation efforts in Alaska. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( 2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( (ii) Alaska fishing industry representatives throughout the salmon supply chain, including from-- (I) directed commercial fishing; (II) recreational fishing; (III) charter fishing; (IV) seafood processors; (V) salmon prohibited species catch (bycatch) users; or (VI) hatcheries. ( C) 5 representatives who are academic experts in salmon biology, salmon management, salmon ecology (marine and freshwater), or comprehensive marine research planning in the North Pacific. ( d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. ( 2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. (B) Composition.--Each work group established under this subsection shall-- (i) consist of not less than 5 individuals who-- (I) are knowledgeable about the stock or region under consideration; and (II) need not be members of the Research Task Force; and (ii) be balanced in terms of stakeholder representation, including commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries, as well as experts in statistical, biological, economic, social, or other scientific information as relevant to the work group's focus. ( 4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( (2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( 3) Appointment by the governor of alaska.--The Governor of Alaska shall appoint to the Research Task Force one representative from the State of Alaska who is knowledgeable about the State of Alaska's salmon management and research efforts. d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. (2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. ( 3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to ensure that Pacific salmon trends in Alaska regarding productivity and abundance are characterized and that research needs are identified; (2) to prioritize scientific research needs for Pacific salmon in Alaska; (3) to address the increased variability or decline in Pacific salmon returns in Alaska by creating a coordinated salmon research strategy; and (4) to support collaboration and coordination for Pacific salmon conservation efforts in Alaska. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( 2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( (ii) Alaska fishing industry representatives throughout the salmon supply chain, including from-- (I) directed commercial fishing; (II) recreational fishing; (III) charter fishing; (IV) seafood processors; (V) salmon prohibited species catch (bycatch) users; or (VI) hatcheries. ( C) 5 representatives who are academic experts in salmon biology, salmon management, salmon ecology (marine and freshwater), or comprehensive marine research planning in the North Pacific. ( d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. ( 2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. (B) Composition.--Each work group established under this subsection shall-- (i) consist of not less than 5 individuals who-- (I) are knowledgeable about the stock or region under consideration; and (II) need not be members of the Research Task Force; and (ii) be balanced in terms of stakeholder representation, including commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries, as well as experts in statistical, biological, economic, social, or other scientific information as relevant to the work group's focus. ( 4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( (2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( 3) Appointment by the governor of alaska.--The Governor of Alaska shall appoint to the Research Task Force one representative from the State of Alaska who is knowledgeable about the State of Alaska's salmon management and research efforts. d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. (2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. ( 3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to ensure that Pacific salmon trends in Alaska regarding productivity and abundance are characterized and that research needs are identified; (2) to prioritize scientific research needs for Pacific salmon in Alaska; (3) to address the increased variability or decline in Pacific salmon returns in Alaska by creating a coordinated salmon research strategy; and (4) to support collaboration and coordination for Pacific salmon conservation efforts in Alaska. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( 2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( (ii) Alaska fishing industry representatives throughout the salmon supply chain, including from-- (I) directed commercial fishing; (II) recreational fishing; (III) charter fishing; (IV) seafood processors; (V) salmon prohibited species catch (bycatch) users; or (VI) hatcheries. ( C) 5 representatives who are academic experts in salmon biology, salmon management, salmon ecology (marine and freshwater), or comprehensive marine research planning in the North Pacific. ( d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. ( 2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. (B) Composition.--Each work group established under this subsection shall-- (i) consist of not less than 5 individuals who-- (I) are knowledgeable about the stock or region under consideration; and (II) need not be members of the Research Task Force; and (ii) be balanced in terms of stakeholder representation, including commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries, as well as experts in statistical, biological, economic, social, or other scientific information as relevant to the work group's focus. ( 4) Administrative support.--The Secretary of Commerce shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Research Task Force and its work groups to carry out their duties, including support for virtual or in-person participation and travel expenses. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( (2) Appointment by secretary.--The Secretary of Commerce shall appoint members to the Research Task Force as follows: (A) One representative from each of the following: (i) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is knowledgeable about salmon and salmon research efforts from the Alaska Region. ( 3) Appointment by the governor of alaska.--The Governor of Alaska shall appoint to the Research Task Force one representative from the State of Alaska who is knowledgeable about the State of Alaska's salmon management and research efforts. d) Administrative Matters.-- (1) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Research Task Force shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by vote from among the members of the Research Task Force. (2) Work groups.-- (A) In general.--The Research Task Force-- (i) not later than 30 days after the date of the establishment of the Research Task Force, shall establish a work group focused specifically on salmon returns in the AYK (Arctic-Yukon-Kuskoskim) regions of Western Alaska; and (ii) may establish additional regionally or stock focused work groups within the Research Task Force, as members determine appropriate. ( 3) Compensation.--Each member of the Research Task Force shall serve without compensation. (

To establish an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force. a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Governor of Alaska, shall convene an Alaska Salmon Research Task Force (referred to in this section as the ``Research Task Force'') to-- (1) review existing Pacific salmon research; (2) identify applied research needed to better understand the increased variability and declining salmon returns in some regions of Alaska; and (3) support sustainable management of salmon in Alaska. ( ( C) 5 representatives who are academic experts in salmon biology, salmon management, salmon ecology (marine and freshwater), or comprehensive marine research planning in the North Pacific. ( B) Composition.--Each work group established under this subsection shall-- (i) consist of not less than 5 individuals who-- (I) are knowledgeable about the stock or region under consideration; and (II) need not be members of the Research Task Force; and (ii) be balanced in terms of stakeholder representation, including commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries, as well as experts in statistical, biological, economic, social, or other scientific information as relevant to the work group's focus. (

S.4895

Agriculture and Food

Biochar Research Network Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research stations or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit farmers and the environment.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biochar Research Network Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL BIOCHAR RESEARCH NETWORK. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. 403. NATIONAL BIOCHAR RESEARCH NETWORK. ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a national biochar research network (referred to in this section as the `research network') of not more than 20 research stations or facilities described in subsection (c) to test the full range of biochar types across soil types, soil conditions, application methods, and climatic and agronomic regions-- ``(1) to assess the soil carbon sequestration potential of biochar; ``(2) to understand how to use biochar productively to contribute to climate mitigation, crop production, resilience to extreme weather events, ecosystem health, and natural resource conservation; and ``(3) to deliver science-based, region-specific, cost- effective, and practical information to farmers, ranchers, foresters, land reclamation managers, urban land managers, and other land and natural resource managers and businesses on sustainable biochar production and application. ``(b) Scope.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall encompass-- ``(A) agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, forestry, and other biochar uses; and ``(B) a broad range of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. ``(2) Research.--The research conducted by the research network shall include-- ``(A) cross-site and mechanistic experiments-- ``(i) to fill critical knowledge gaps and gain a more complete understanding of the impact of various types of biochar in varying site conditions on soil properties, plant growth, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon sequestration in different soils, climates, and other natural and agronomic conditions; ``(ii) to provide mechanistic and technoeconomic insights on thermochemical conversion processes in biochar production and the coproduction of biochar and bioenergy, including interactions of feedstock properties with reactor conditions and processes on the relative proportions and properties of biochar, biofuels, and value-added coproducts, as well as process efficiency; ``(iii) to generate data to develop, calibrate, and validate robust mechanistic models to predict the full life cycle of greenhouse gas, crop response, and related agronomic and environmental implications of particular applications of biochar; ``(iv) to generate data to help guide the design of new, more efficient biochar and bioenergy production reactors and biorefineries; and ``(v) to generate data to develop, calibrate, and validate testing methodologies for biochar to identify potential contaminants or other factors that may cause unintended consequences; and ``(B) site-specific farm and forestry systems assessments and pilot-scale biochar production and application systems-- ``(i) to refine the most promising soil- based uses, sources, and methods of producing and applying biochar in particular regions-- ``(I) to enhance productivity; ``(II) to increase profitability, scalability, and portability; ``(III) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; ``(IV) to improve ecosystem health; ``(V) to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events; and ``(VI) to explore soil, crop, climate, management, and biochar interactions; ``(ii) to develop new knowledge to support decisions on sustainable production and use of biochar; ``(iii) to collect relevant data needed for full life cycle greenhouse gas and economic analyses and complete those analysis; ``(iv) to predict plant response, soil health, soil carbon sequestration, ecosystem health, water quality, greenhouse gas, and economic outcomes for specific implementations of biochar technology; ``(v) to provide data to evaluate local biomass feedstocks, support selection of sustainable biochar production methods, and address biochar production issues; and ``(vi) to share research results to inform farmers, horticulturalists, ranchers, foresters, urban biochar users, extension agents and specialists, and technical assistance providers on the most advantageous ways to use biochar to increase profitability, raise productivity, lower costs, improve soil and plant health, and enhance resilience to extreme weather events while contributing to carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reductions. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(2) Conservation.--The Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service-- ``(A) may develop a practice standard informed by the research conducted by the research network; and ``(B) shall coordinate the activities of the research network with-- ``(i) the development and refinement of a biochar conservation practice standard; and ``(ii) improvements and expansion of conservation program technical and financial support for biochar production and application. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. <all>

Biochar Research Network Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes.

Biochar Research Network Act of 2022

Sen. Grassley, Chuck

R

IA

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research stations or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit farmers and the environment.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. NATIONAL BIOCHAR RESEARCH NETWORK. ``(2) Research.--The research conducted by the research network shall include-- ``(A) cross-site and mechanistic experiments-- ``(i) to fill critical knowledge gaps and gain a more complete understanding of the impact of various types of biochar in varying site conditions on soil properties, plant growth, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon sequestration in different soils, climates, and other natural and agronomic conditions; ``(ii) to provide mechanistic and technoeconomic insights on thermochemical conversion processes in biochar production and the coproduction of biochar and bioenergy, including interactions of feedstock properties with reactor conditions and processes on the relative proportions and properties of biochar, biofuels, and value-added coproducts, as well as process efficiency; ``(iii) to generate data to develop, calibrate, and validate robust mechanistic models to predict the full life cycle of greenhouse gas, crop response, and related agronomic and environmental implications of particular applications of biochar; ``(iv) to generate data to help guide the design of new, more efficient biochar and bioenergy production reactors and biorefineries; and ``(v) to generate data to develop, calibrate, and validate testing methodologies for biochar to identify potential contaminants or other factors that may cause unintended consequences; and ``(B) site-specific farm and forestry systems assessments and pilot-scale biochar production and application systems-- ``(i) to refine the most promising soil- based uses, sources, and methods of producing and applying biochar in particular regions-- ``(I) to enhance productivity; ``(II) to increase profitability, scalability, and portability; ``(III) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; ``(IV) to improve ecosystem health; ``(V) to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events; and ``(VI) to explore soil, crop, climate, management, and biochar interactions; ``(ii) to develop new knowledge to support decisions on sustainable production and use of biochar; ``(iii) to collect relevant data needed for full life cycle greenhouse gas and economic analyses and complete those analysis; ``(iv) to predict plant response, soil health, soil carbon sequestration, ecosystem health, water quality, greenhouse gas, and economic outcomes for specific implementations of biochar technology; ``(v) to provide data to evaluate local biomass feedstocks, support selection of sustainable biochar production methods, and address biochar production issues; and ``(vi) to share research results to inform farmers, horticulturalists, ranchers, foresters, urban biochar users, extension agents and specialists, and technical assistance providers on the most advantageous ways to use biochar to increase profitability, raise productivity, lower costs, improve soil and plant health, and enhance resilience to extreme weather events while contributing to carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reductions. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

2. NATIONAL BIOCHAR RESEARCH NETWORK. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biochar Research Network Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. 403. NATIONAL BIOCHAR RESEARCH NETWORK. ``(2) Research.--The research conducted by the research network shall include-- ``(A) cross-site and mechanistic experiments-- ``(i) to fill critical knowledge gaps and gain a more complete understanding of the impact of various types of biochar in varying site conditions on soil properties, plant growth, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon sequestration in different soils, climates, and other natural and agronomic conditions; ``(ii) to provide mechanistic and technoeconomic insights on thermochemical conversion processes in biochar production and the coproduction of biochar and bioenergy, including interactions of feedstock properties with reactor conditions and processes on the relative proportions and properties of biochar, biofuels, and value-added coproducts, as well as process efficiency; ``(iii) to generate data to develop, calibrate, and validate robust mechanistic models to predict the full life cycle of greenhouse gas, crop response, and related agronomic and environmental implications of particular applications of biochar; ``(iv) to generate data to help guide the design of new, more efficient biochar and bioenergy production reactors and biorefineries; and ``(v) to generate data to develop, calibrate, and validate testing methodologies for biochar to identify potential contaminants or other factors that may cause unintended consequences; and ``(B) site-specific farm and forestry systems assessments and pilot-scale biochar production and application systems-- ``(i) to refine the most promising soil- based uses, sources, and methods of producing and applying biochar in particular regions-- ``(I) to enhance productivity; ``(II) to increase profitability, scalability, and portability; ``(III) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; ``(IV) to improve ecosystem health; ``(V) to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events; and ``(VI) to explore soil, crop, climate, management, and biochar interactions; ``(ii) to develop new knowledge to support decisions on sustainable production and use of biochar; ``(iii) to collect relevant data needed for full life cycle greenhouse gas and economic analyses and complete those analysis; ``(iv) to predict plant response, soil health, soil carbon sequestration, ecosystem health, water quality, greenhouse gas, and economic outcomes for specific implementations of biochar technology; ``(v) to provide data to evaluate local biomass feedstocks, support selection of sustainable biochar production methods, and address biochar production issues; and ``(vi) to share research results to inform farmers, horticulturalists, ranchers, foresters, urban biochar users, extension agents and specialists, and technical assistance providers on the most advantageous ways to use biochar to increase profitability, raise productivity, lower costs, improve soil and plant health, and enhance resilience to extreme weather events while contributing to carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reductions. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(2) Conservation.--The Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service-- ``(A) may develop a practice standard informed by the research conducted by the research network; and ``(B) shall coordinate the activities of the research network with-- ``(i) the development and refinement of a biochar conservation practice standard; and ``(ii) improvements and expansion of conservation program technical and financial support for biochar production and application. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biochar Research Network Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL BIOCHAR RESEARCH NETWORK. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. 403. NATIONAL BIOCHAR RESEARCH NETWORK. ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a national biochar research network (referred to in this section as the `research network') of not more than 20 research stations or facilities described in subsection (c) to test the full range of biochar types across soil types, soil conditions, application methods, and climatic and agronomic regions-- ``(1) to assess the soil carbon sequestration potential of biochar; ``(2) to understand how to use biochar productively to contribute to climate mitigation, crop production, resilience to extreme weather events, ecosystem health, and natural resource conservation; and ``(3) to deliver science-based, region-specific, cost- effective, and practical information to farmers, ranchers, foresters, land reclamation managers, urban land managers, and other land and natural resource managers and businesses on sustainable biochar production and application. ``(b) Scope.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall encompass-- ``(A) agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, forestry, and other biochar uses; and ``(B) a broad range of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. ``(2) Research.--The research conducted by the research network shall include-- ``(A) cross-site and mechanistic experiments-- ``(i) to fill critical knowledge gaps and gain a more complete understanding of the impact of various types of biochar in varying site conditions on soil properties, plant growth, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon sequestration in different soils, climates, and other natural and agronomic conditions; ``(ii) to provide mechanistic and technoeconomic insights on thermochemical conversion processes in biochar production and the coproduction of biochar and bioenergy, including interactions of feedstock properties with reactor conditions and processes on the relative proportions and properties of biochar, biofuels, and value-added coproducts, as well as process efficiency; ``(iii) to generate data to develop, calibrate, and validate robust mechanistic models to predict the full life cycle of greenhouse gas, crop response, and related agronomic and environmental implications of particular applications of biochar; ``(iv) to generate data to help guide the design of new, more efficient biochar and bioenergy production reactors and biorefineries; and ``(v) to generate data to develop, calibrate, and validate testing methodologies for biochar to identify potential contaminants or other factors that may cause unintended consequences; and ``(B) site-specific farm and forestry systems assessments and pilot-scale biochar production and application systems-- ``(i) to refine the most promising soil- based uses, sources, and methods of producing and applying biochar in particular regions-- ``(I) to enhance productivity; ``(II) to increase profitability, scalability, and portability; ``(III) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; ``(IV) to improve ecosystem health; ``(V) to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events; and ``(VI) to explore soil, crop, climate, management, and biochar interactions; ``(ii) to develop new knowledge to support decisions on sustainable production and use of biochar; ``(iii) to collect relevant data needed for full life cycle greenhouse gas and economic analyses and complete those analysis; ``(iv) to predict plant response, soil health, soil carbon sequestration, ecosystem health, water quality, greenhouse gas, and economic outcomes for specific implementations of biochar technology; ``(v) to provide data to evaluate local biomass feedstocks, support selection of sustainable biochar production methods, and address biochar production issues; and ``(vi) to share research results to inform farmers, horticulturalists, ranchers, foresters, urban biochar users, extension agents and specialists, and technical assistance providers on the most advantageous ways to use biochar to increase profitability, raise productivity, lower costs, improve soil and plant health, and enhance resilience to extreme weather events while contributing to carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reductions. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ``(2) Conservation.--The Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service-- ``(A) may develop a practice standard informed by the research conducted by the research network; and ``(B) shall coordinate the activities of the research network with-- ``(i) the development and refinement of a biochar conservation practice standard; and ``(ii) improvements and expansion of conservation program technical and financial support for biochar production and application. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. <all>

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(b) Scope.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall encompass-- ``(A) agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, forestry, and other biochar uses; and ``(B) a broad range of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(b) Scope.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall encompass-- ``(A) agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, forestry, and other biochar uses; and ``(B) a broad range of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(b) Scope.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall encompass-- ``(A) agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, forestry, and other biochar uses; and ``(B) a broad range of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(b) Scope.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall encompass-- ``(A) agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, forestry, and other biochar uses; and ``(B) a broad range of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes. Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: ``SEC. ``(b) Scope.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall encompass-- ``(A) agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, forestry, and other biochar uses; and ``(B) a broad range of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. ``(c) Eligibility.--An entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- ``(1) a State agricultural experiment station or a State forestry experiment station; ``(2) a research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, the Forest Service, or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; or ``(3) a research facility of the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of the Interior. ``(d) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--The research network shall be administered by the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, in partnership with-- ``(A) the Chief of the Forest Service; ``(B) the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; ``(C) the Secretary of Energy; ``(D) the Secretary of Commerce; ``(E) the Secretary of the Interior; and ``(F) such other agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

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